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Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
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Position Number: 3550696
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Criminal Justice

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary: The Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice is responsible for the ongoing development and delivery of core and elective criminal justice courses within the Criminal Justice BA, BAS, Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigations minors, and the Master of Criminal Justice Leadership and Policy degree program. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. Courses will be taught via a combination of in-person, hybrid, and distance delivery modalities. While teaching will be the successful candidate's primary responsibility, advising, service, and scholarship in the discipline are also expected.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following (other duties may be assigned):

Teaching core and elective criminal justice courses, which may include the following topic areas: introductory criminal justice, courts, law, legal procedure, and research methods.

Teaching in other areas of specialization within the criminal justice discipline will be considered, requisite with the candidate's experience and expertise.

The ability to teach in-person, hybrid, and online modalities.

The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. Scholarship in the discipline, student advising, and service to the department and profession are expected.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

JD combined with significant practical experience in the legal field. A master's degree alone will not be considered for this position.

Experience teaching undergraduate-level criminal justice courses.

Experience with basic classroom technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensic Science, Public Administration (supplemented by practical criminal justice experience), or a closely related field (accompanied by a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice or Criminology).

Practical experience in the criminal justice system.

Graduate teaching experience in criminal justice, criminology, and/or public administration.

Experience teaching in in-person, hybrid, and online modalities.

Experience with learning management systems, video conferencing software, and Microsoft Office programs.

Candidates without extensive teaching experience but with significant experience in the criminal justice field will be considered.

Salary: $52,000.00 - 58,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

Department: Colorado Mesa University

Employment Type: Faculty

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11/15/2022.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

Cover letter

Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.

Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Direct Inquiries Contact: Eric Watters, ewatters@coloradomesa.edu

ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it's a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.

At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they'll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won't have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.

Colorado Mesa University

Attn: Human Resources Office

1100 North Avenue

Grand Junction, CO 81501

970.248.1820

To apply, visit https://coloradomesa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/752?c=coloradomesa