SPAS Criminology Professor
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Job Location:
Lynchburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
Description
Specific Job Duties:
- Teaching courses inCriminology that best fits the departments needs and the candidates qualifications (seeking a background in law enforcement and forensics).
- Collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development supervising student research projects service to the University and community and engaging in scholarly activity.
- Applying best practices to facilitate teaching and learning processes and principles with a commitment to continuous quality improvement
- Documenting student learning interpreting outcomes and recording grades.
- Assisting with student recruitment admission and retention.
- Maintaining accurate and appropriate student instructor course and program documentation.
- Establishing and maintaining professional and ethical boundaries with students co-workers and others in all learning environments.
- Participating in University service and events.
- Perform other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Dean.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications/Education:
- The ideal candidate will have a background in criminology and will be expected to teach research methods as well as quantitative methods. A background in law enforcement is preferred as well as PhD in criminology or a masters degree with 18 graduate credit hours in criminology.
- Teaching experience as either an instructor or teaching assistant
Benefits:
- Generous sick time and family leave comprehensive insurance (medical dental vision etc.) and retirement plans flexible spending account tuition remission life and long-term disability insurance and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.
Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.
Teaching Load:
- The normal teaching load is 9 hours per semester consisting of upper-level courses.
Salary: Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods standing or sitting at a desk
Work Remotely:
- No
Candidates may show interest in this position by submitting to the Human Resources Jobs Page the following:
- A completed application
- A cover letter to include a statement of your Teaching Philosophy with a statement on your approach to diversity equity and inclusion in teaching.
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
- Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted; however official transcripts are required upon an offer and acceptance of position)
- Names and contact information for three professional references
- Note: multiple documents may be uploaded to either the CV or Cover Letter button. Questions can be directed to Dr. Ken Wagner.
To ensure full consideration completed applications must be received by May 1 2026. Review of applications and materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The selected candidate must successfully complete a background check that is satisfactory to the University.
We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburgs efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education respects and supports diversity equity and inclusion values and celebrates diverse faith traditions and sustains close working relationships among faculty staff students alumni and community partners.
The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color women Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America persons with disabilities the LGBTQIA community and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.
The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.
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- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
