Lecturer in Sociology – Criminology/Criminal Justice Position Available In Putnam, Tennessee

Lecturer in Sociology – Criminology/Criminal Justice
Tennessee Tech University Cookeville, TN Full-time Education
Posted on April 14, 2025
Lecturer in Sociology – Criminology/Criminal Justice

Position Number:

110080

Department:

Sociology and Political Science
Job Purpose
We are seeking one candidate to teach introductory and upper-division courses in criminology and criminal justice in the Department of Sociology & Political Science.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Teach introductory and upper-division courses in criminology and criminal justice, compatible with departmental needs. Service to the department and university. Continued improvement of teaching using research-based practices. Work collaboratively with the department, college, and university.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Sociology – Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related field by the start date (August 1, 2025). Applicant must be qualified to teach introductory and upper-division courses in criminology and criminal justice and support active techniques in the classroom (collaborative learning, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience. Ability to teach online courses to meet departmental needs.

Work Hours:

Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2025. Position is renewable based on performance and needs of the department.
Benefits Information
Tennessee Tech offers a competitive package. Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational . Deferred income and over 12 months.
To apply, visit jobs.tntech/postings/18410