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Lecturer - Criminal Justice - Graduate (Pool)
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A Criminal Justice Professor teaches foundational criminal justice ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the criminal justice curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$82,122 / year median in Colorado
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Criminal Justice
- Graduate (Pool) CU Colorado Springs $1,300/ credit hour. vacation time, sick time United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs Jul 31, 2026 Faculty Description Lecturer, Criminal Justice
- Graduate
- MCJ (Pool) Department of Criminal Justice College of Public Service Engage.
Salary Range:
$1,300/ credit hour. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.Work Location:
Determined by course modality (i.e., on campus if teaching an in-person course; remote if teaching an online course; or a combination of the two if teaching a hybrid course). Summary This position will teach graduate courses in Criminal Justice. Assigned courses would include criminal justice electives (courses numbered 5000+ are graduate level). Classes may be on-campus, online, or hybrid. While all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, the department has a current need for lecturers with the following areas of expertise: Crime Theory Criminal Investigations Criminal Law Forensic Interviewing Grant Management Grant Writing Victim Advocacy Essential Functions The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Class preparation Delivery of course materials Creation of assessments (examinations, papers, learning activities) Grading Maintaining availability for student consultations during the semester The position includes regular communication with the program director and staff throughout the semester.- Please note that we will contact qualified individuals as needed to teach classes. This posting is to create a pool of applicants. The pool is not reviewed on a regular basis.
- Because this appointment is temporary in nature, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to faculty under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs.
Qualifications Qualifications:
Applicants must have a master's degree and at least 3-5 years of professional work experience in criminal justice or a related field is required.OR Substitution:
A Juris Doctorate (JD) and at least 3-5 years of professional work experience in criminal justice, legal, or related fields.Substitution:
A PhD in criminal justice, Criminology, or a related discipline from an accredited institution. Previous teaching experience, which may include teaching at post-secondary levels and/or leading professional training is preferred. Ability to teach in multiple formats (on-campus, online, hybrid) is preferred. At least 5 years of applied work experience in the criminal justice system is preferred. Special Instructions toApplicants :
Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 38333). Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. This position does not include new visa sponsorship for individuals outside the U.S. Candidates must already be in the United States with valid work authorization or an employment-based visa. The university will not initiate sponsorship for those who do not currently hold a U.S. work visa or authorization. If you already have valid U.S. work authorization or are on a visa that permits employment, we welcome your application. Applicants should either reside in Colorado or be prepared to relocate within two months of starting employment. We're excited to welcome new team members and will provide support and resources to help make your transition to Colorado as smooth as possible.Application Materials Required :
Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Statement of Teaching Philosophy Application Materials Instructions :
Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume/CV. Must include date ranges and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically describes (in detail) your professional work experience and how it relates to this position. 3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.Job Category :
FacultyPrimary Location :
Colorado SpringsDepartment :
C0001- Colorado Springs Campus
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