Job Description
Job Number: JR103854
Remote Type: Fully On-Campus
Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor
Department Justice and Community Studies JM
Worker Type Temporary (Fixed Term)
Pay Type Salary
Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.
Benefit Eligible Yes
Screening Date 2026-04-01
Job Description Summary Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor in criminal justice to teach various undergraduate face-to-face and/or online courses, including surveys of corrections, law and courts and policing. Additional duties include general advising of undergraduates and service to the department. The position will serve the Regional locations (Hamilton, and Middletown). Appointment begins August, 2026.
Job Description Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor in criminal justice to teach various undergraduate face-to-face and/or online courses, including surveys of corrections, law and courts and policing. Additional duties include general advising of undergraduates and service to the department. The position will serve the Regional locations (Hamilton, and Middletown). Appointment begins August, 2026.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or J.D. in criminal justice or a closely related field by date of appointment and evidence of a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor. Master's degree in criminal justice or a closely related field by date of appointment and evidence of a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching for appointment as Instructor.
Additional Position Information (if applicable) Required Application Documents Cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness and teaching philosophy
Special Instructions (if applicable) none
Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
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Job Tags
Temporary work, Fixed term contract, Remote work