Visiting Lecturer – Criminology Position Available In Faulkner, Arkansas

Visiting Lecturer – Criminology
University of Central Arkansas
in Conway, AR

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Full-Time

Posted:

06/17/2025

Application Due:

Open Until Filled

Category:

Criminal Justice

POSITION

The Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology at the University of Central Arkansas is accepting applications for a Visiting Lecturer position in Criminology. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2025. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is needed to teach a range of courses that emphasize criminal law, legal processes, and the functioning of criminal courts. The position is also expected to teach at least one section of introductory criminal justice every semester. The course load for this position is four course sections per semester taught in-person, face-to-face, in a traditional classroom setting. The successful candidate should also be prepared to teach select sections in online, hybrid, or blended modes if needed. Other responsibilities include faculty meeting participation, supporting student organizations/mentoring, and compliance with all employee workplace training/monitoring requirements.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Candidates must possess broad-based knowledge of, and teaching experience in, the legal aspects of criminal justice in the United States. Candidates who have law degrees or some other form of practical legal experience are preferred. Additional preference will be given to candidates with experience designing and delivering undergraduate courses in at least one of the following areas: introductory criminal justice, introductory criminal law, criminal prosecution, criminal evidence, and/or criminal courts. A commitment to excellent undergraduate teaching is paramount.

REQUIREMENTS

A J.D. with criminal law experience or a Masters in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related fields is the minimum education required for this position.

TO APPLY

To apply, visit: https://jobs.uca.edu/ and complete the UCA Application for Employment along with a cover letter, an updated CV, a statement of teaching philosophy (including relevant qualifications), evidence of teaching ability or effective instruction (if available), and unofficial transcripts of all graduate work. Candidates should be prepared to provide three professional letters of reference to complete the application. Review of applications will begin July 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Contact the Office of Human Resources at (501) 450-3181 should you have questions about accessing this job posting.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology serves the needs of more than 200 undergraduate students majoring in sociology, criminology, or anthropology. The department employs thirteen faculty who cover a broad range of research interests and academic specialties. For more information about the department, our faculty, or our undergraduate-focused curriculum please visit the department’s website at https://uca.edu/sociology/ For other questions about the department or the expectations related to this position, please contact the department chair, Dr. Edward Powers (epowers@uca.edu). The University of Central Arkansas is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse student, faculty and staff population through enhanced multicultural learning environments and opportunities. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.
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