Internship Coordinator and Lecturer of Crime and Justice Studies

Position Title:

Internship Coordinator and Lecturer of Crime and Justice Studies

Department/School:

School Social & Behavioral Sciences

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75000 $80000

Job Summary:

The crime and justice studies department in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Marist University invites applications for the Internship Coordinator and Lecturer of Crime and Justice Studies to begin the fall of 2025.

This position places all crime and justice studies (CJS) majors at internship sites and serves as the liaison with all site supervisors. They will monitor all students registered for sections of internship (CRJU 496499 and will determine grades of Pass or No Credit at the end of each semester. They provide orientation for students and supervisors as needed and ensure that contracts have been secured with appropriate supervisors. They work to develop new internship opportunities for our students.

The position carries a 24credit course load with a 50 reduction for the administrative responsibilities associated with internships. The remaining 50 12 credits per academic year) will be dedicated to teaching two courses per semester in the CJS department.

Minimum Qualifications:

A masters degree in a related field.

Essential Functions:

• Reviewing weekly journal entries of all CJS interns
• Assessing whether or not students earn credit for internships
• Attending required department School and University meetings
• Revising and updating the CJS internship website
• Providing workshops each semester that prepare students to register for and obtain internships
• Teaching courses in the CJS department
• Academic advising of students
• Participation in campus service/committee work

Preferred Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in a related field.

Experience in higher education including advising and instructing students.

Required Application Documents:

Resume Cover Letter & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14 paid holidays per year.
• Medical Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15 employee / 85 employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous shortterm and longterm disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5 Employee contributes a mandatory 4.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5 in year 7 and 12 after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1 in year 7. Remains 1 thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity Roth option available. Voluntary up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee spouse and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100 tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The crime and justice studies department is home to 7 fulltime faculty as well as several valued parttime faculty. The department members have expertise in many domains and work together to create a rich curricular experience for students that includes theory research and applied internships. This department is one of four departments in the School; the others are psychology social work & sociology and all the teacher education programs.

The CJS department and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing a diverse equitable and inclusive climate. The School has taken leadership in several social justice initiatives including Creating an Inclusive Community dialogues the Marist Center for Social Justice Research and the Marist University Diversity Leadership Institute.

In the fall of 2024 the School opened its doors to the new Dyson Center with stateofthe art facilities. Specific to CJS there is a classroom that converts to a mock courtroom and a dedicated CJS lab.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929 Marist is a comprehensive independent fouryear institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with preprofessional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie N.Y. and Florence Italy plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and wellbeing of its more than 6000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Princeton Review and others. To learn more please visit of Position:

Fulltime

Classification:

Faculty (FullTime)

Months per Year:

10

Work Schedule:

Depends on class schedule and work needed to complete essential tasks

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities women people with disabilities and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment development and promotion of individuals without consideration of race color disability religion age sex marital status national origin sexual orientation or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marists policy of nondiscrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race color disability religion age sex marital status national origin sexual orientation veteran status or any other condition established by law.