F0084- Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Title: F0084- Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice State Role Title: Faculty Hiring Range: Commensurate with Credentials and Experience Pay Band: UG Agency: Norfolk State University Location: Norfolk State University Agency Website: www.
nsu.
edu Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Norfolk State University's (NSU) Sociology Department invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Master of Arts in Criminal Justice beginning August 2024.
We are seeking a teacher/scholar to offer a combination of courses in the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology programs, which may include courses such as Introduction to Criminal Justice Policing, Corrections, Crime and Delinquency, Juvenile Justice, Research Methods, Statistics, Introduction to Sociology, or other areas of interest.
This position involves growing the criminal justice curriculum and program.
The teaching responsibility is a nine or twelve-hour course load, primarily face-to-face, with occasional online or blended courses.
In addition to scholarships, serve on department and university committees, and assist with student recruitment, retention, and advisement activities.
Minimum Qualifications Ph.
D.
in Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a closely related field is required.
Prior teaching experience in the Sociology, or Criminal Justice disciple is required.
Active research agenda in the discipline is required.
Mastery of criminological and sociology theories and methodology Specialization in Social Justice Demonstrated ability to communicate to a diverse student-body audience, both verbally and in writing Demonstrated ability to grasp, advocate, and execute an institutional teaching and learning philosophy in higher education Demonstrate a commitment to attaining online teaching certification Additional Considerations N/A Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully.
Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application Process: A complete packet is required for employment consideration.
Qualified applicants should submit the following materials via the State of Virginia Jobs website, https://www.
jobs.
virginia.
gov/home: Cover letter of interest outlining research agenda and teaching interests Current Curriculum vitae Transcripts from all universities or colleges attended Philosophy of Teaching Completed state application 3 Letters of Reference, required upon request Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.
m.
on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS).
Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted.
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.
30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé.
RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully.
Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration.
The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews.
The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials.
As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form.
Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.
S.
without employer sponsorship.
Norfolk State University is particularly interested in reviewing applications from candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Applicants must include a diversity statement that reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusion and details their experience working in diversity initiatives and/or with students from non-traditional or underrepresented groups.
Contact Information Name: Office of Human Resources Phone: 7578238160 Email: NO EMAIL DOCUMENTS ALLOWED In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer