AssistantAssociate Professor of Criminal Justice
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Job Location:
Olathe, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe Kansas is seeking a passionate educator to join our faculty as an Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminal Justice. This full time position is ideal for professionals committed to shaping service minded leaders in a variety of criminal justice areas such as law law enforcement corrections and related public service fields. Candidates should embody a Christ Centered worldview model servant leadership and contribute enthusiastically to student success both inside and outside the classroom.
Position Description:
- Develop and deliver high-quality undergraduate courses in criminal justice utilizing innovative teaching methods to engage students
- Foster a supportive educational environment by advising and mentoring students in academic choices career development and student clubs and activities
- Assist the department and university to recruit and enroll students who are a good fit for our culture mission and vision
- Develop evaluate and revise curriculum course materials and delivery methods as changes in the field and teaching environments warrant
- Provide leadership for the criminal justice program and assist the Department Chair with program management tasks such as assessment
- Participate in scholarly activities and serve on department and university committees
- Works collegially with departmental and cross campus faculty
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- A doctorate in criminal justice law or related field. ABD or masters degree with strong experience will be considered.
- Evidence of high-quality teaching and desire to actively participate in student mentorship is highly preferred.
- Student-focused educator committed to student learning retention persistence and completion.
- History of successful engagement/experience with law enforcement corrections courts and/or related community services.
- A track record as a collaborative servant-leader with outstanding written oral and interpersonal skills.
Application:
- Letter of application
- Complete curriculum vita
- Copies of University transcripts from all universities from which degrees were received (scan and attach)
- Statementof faith including personal faith history and vision for integrating faith and learning in social sciences. (2 pages maximum)
Questions about the application process may be directed to the HR Generalist Abigail Harris at. Question about the position may be directed to Dr. Rick Hanson Chair of Social and Behavioral Sciences Department at.
Statement of Faith: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an intentionally Christian Community and desires that all employees in positions of leadership reflect a foundationalChristian position in word attitude and action. While there is no predetermined length or format for the Personal Statement of Faith the norm is a one or two page narrative document describing the applicants central Christian beliefs significant formative influences in the applicants Christian experience (e.g. religious experiences of conversion or the affirmation of ones faith ones family and/or home life spiritual aspirations) and ways in which the applicants faith is being demonstrated in daily patterns and practices.
MidAmerica is very much interested in reviewing applications from qualified members of traditionally underrepresented groups in America including women and racial and ethnic minorities. MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race sex religion* age color creed national or ethnic origin marital status disability genetic information or any other legally protected class in the recruitment and admission of students in the hiring process during employment and in the operation of all university programs activities and services.
*Christian faith and employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University:MidAmerica Nazarene Universityis an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII Section 702-703 U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964). Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith active participation in a local church and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.
Read the universitys full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement at
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- AI
- Genetics
- Clinical Trials
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Program Development
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
