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9-Month, NTT Faculty Criminology & Criminal Justice Program
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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.
$81,247 / year median in Missouri
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. School of Social Work 9-Month, Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Criminology and Criminal Justice Program Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, is seeking applicants for a 9-month, Non-tenure Track faculty position at the assistant professor rank to begin Fall 2027. This position will join the Criminology and Criminal Justice Program, which is part of the School of Social Work. Applicants for this position must possess at least a MA, but preferably a PhD, in Criminology & Criminal Justice, or a closely related field. A law degree/J.D. alone is not sufficient for this position. Our faculty are dedicated teachers, and we are looking for a colleague with a passion for teaching who can contribute to our graduate and/or undergraduate teaching needs. The successful candidate will teach core classes consistent with the needs of the program and will be expected to develop classes in their area of expertise/preference. The ability to develop classes in cybersecurity, international criminology or victimology is desirable but not required as is prior university teaching experience and/or work experience related to the criminal justice system. SLU offers competitive salary, start-up packages and benefits. Applications must include curriculum vitae, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references. All a pplications must be submitted online at https://slu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers All other correspondence should be addressed to Dyan McGuire, Ph.D., J.D., MACCJ and BACCJ Program Director (dyan.mcguire@slu.edu). Formal review of applications will begin on August 15 and will continue until the position is filled. Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages nominations of and applications from women and minorities. Function Nonmedical Primary Appointment