Overview

The Department of Criminal Justice at Oakland City University, a Christian faith-based liberal arts institution, is searching for a full-time Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice for Fall 2024 who can support program growth, provide leadership and curricular programming, and teach across all areas of the Department of Criminal Justice program. This teaching position includes key responsibilities in instruction, advisement, assessment, and evaluation. The faculty member also will assist other instructors within the Criminal Justice program in collaboration with the Dean of Arts and Sciences and other relevant staff.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will honor our university’s commitment to recruiting a highly qualified and diverse faculty invested in the mission of preparing students for positive leadership.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or master’s degree in a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Criminal Justice.
  • Evidence for effective teaching, with the ability to teach a variety of Criminal Justice courses.

Preferred:

  • Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice, or a Doctorate (Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Science) in a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice. Candidates who are ABD will be considered if they are close to completion.
  • Minimum of three years of professional experience in a Criminal Justice field or higher education experience; field experience in law enforcement preferred.

Essential Functions

The successful candidate will meet/perform the following essential roles/functions:

  • Support teaching 12 credit hours per semester in introductory and upper-level Criminal Justice courses for a diverse array of students.
  • Advise students majoring in Criminal Justice and sponsor the Criminal Justice Club.
  • Coordinate course development and assess student learning outcomes that are tied to program learning outcomes.
  • Promote professional and community service.
  • Represent the Criminal Justice program to other groups and professional organizations.
  • Participate in research towards advancing the subject knowledge and in faculty meetings.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging Criminal Justice research, trends, and issues.
  • Participate in faculty professional development and other school and university initiatives.
  • Promote professional and ethical conduct that enhances teaching and learning and the general reputation of the University.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Arts and Sciences.

For consideration of this Fall 2024 faculty position, submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references (with one being your current supervisor) to OCU’s Human Resource Office – Jarrod Yager, [email protected].

Oakland City University is a Christian university which offers high quality, career-focused degree programs in a Christ-centered, campus secure environment. Our Christ-centered values and relationships create a supportive environment which encourages students to live a life of Christian service in their chosen careers. Our talented faculty equip our students with the knowledge and expertise they need to lead healthy, productive lives and successful, fulfilling careers. Founded by the General Association of General Baptists in 1885, U.S. News and World Report has recognized Oakland City University as a National University and #7 in the nation for Social Mobility.

Oakland City University is committed to the achievement of equal opportunity within OCU. In this regard, OCU will recruit, hire, promote, educate, and provide services to persons based upon their individual qualifications. OCU prohibits discrimination based on arbitrary considerations of characteristics such as age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, or veteran status.

As a religious educational institution, Oakland City University is permitted under the exemptions set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to prefer employees on the basis of religion.