Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor Or Visiting Instructor of Criminal Justice
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor Or Visiting Instructor of Criminal Justice.
Position Details | |
Location |
Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States |
Division | School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security |
Position Type | Faculty |
Employment Status | Full Time |
Grant Funded | No |
Posting Close Date | Open Until Filled |
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must complete an online application at https://jobs.usm.edu.
Along with the application, applicants should include: (1) a cover letter
detailing potential for high-quality teaching and scholarly and service activities;
(2) a curriculum vita; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and goals; (4) a
list of three professional references along with contact information for each;
and (5) unofficial transcripts from undergraduate and graduate
institutions. To receive priority consideration, applications must be
received by June 10, 2024. Official transcripts will be required prior to a
campus interview. Anticipated start date for this position is August 2024.
All questions concerning this position should be directed to:
Dr. Laura Gulledge or Dr. Ragan Downey, Search Committee Co-Chairs,
School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security
The University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive #5127, Hattiesburg, MS 39406
[email protected] or [email protected]
Job Summary
The School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and
Security at the University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a
full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track Visiting
Assistant Teaching Professor or Visiting Instructor of Criminal Justice for the
Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. The teaching load is four classes per
semester (Fall and Spring). The position is based on the Hattiesburg campus
(Hattiesburg, MS). The ideal candidate for this position would be well
qualified to teach a wide range of criminal justice courses, including the
areas of corrections, law and the courts, security, and policing, in both
face-to-face and hybrid/online formats.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications: Visiting Instructor of Criminal Justice
- Earned master’s degree in Criminal Justice or Criminology (or a closely related field) from an accredited university or earned Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) and housed within an accredited university.
- Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level in an undergraduate criminal justice degree program
Ability to effectively engage in scholarly and service activities in the discipline.
Ability to effectively advise and mentor college students at the university level.
Strong written and oral communications skills.
Minimum Qualifications: Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Criminal Justice
- Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Criminal Justice or Criminology (or a closely related field) from an accredited university. ABDs will be considered, but it is expected that the Ph.D. will be earned by the date of appointment. A J.D. degree alone (without also having an earned Ph.D) does not meet the minimum qualifications for the Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor position.
- Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level in undergraduate and graduate criminal justice degree programs.
- Ability to effectively engage in scholarly and service activities in the discipline.
- Ability to effectively advise and mentor college students at the university level.
- Strong written and oral communications skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Visiting Instructor of Criminal Justice
- Ability to effectively teach a wide range of criminal justice courses.
- Expertise and ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: law and courts; security studies; intelligence analysis.
- Teaching, mentoring, and service experience at university level.
- Experience with online course delivery and instruction using Canvas or similar learning management systems (LMS).
- Professional experience in criminal justice, security, law, or related field.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, and colleges.
Preferred Qualifications: Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Criminal Justice
- Ability to effectively teach a wide range of criminal justice courses.
- Expertise and ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: law and courts; security studies; intelligence analysis.
- Teaching, mentoring, and service experience at university level.
- Experience with online course delivery and instruction using Canvas or similar learning management systems (LMS).
- Professional experience in criminal justice, security, law, or related field.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, and colleges.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern
Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing
students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students
in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the
Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We
are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of
the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in
polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing
language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national
leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,
nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter
fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such
as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of
business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by
producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of
excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation
accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our
student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and
persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu .
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
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