**Overview:**
Siena Heights University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. This is a full-time, exempt, faculty position responsible for delivering high-quality education and advancing knowledge in the field of criminal justice. **Responsibilities:**
• Professional responsibilities include program coordination/development; advising… students; supervision of internships; orientation and registration of students; participation on faculty and/or university committees; recruitment; regular (posted) office hours and participate in traditional university academic functions. Faculty members may be required to teach off campus. * Teaching criminal justice and sociology/anthropology courses in Adrian, virtual, and/or off-campus site(s). * Assisting with planning, organizing, designing, and implementing potential additional off-campus Criminal Justice Programs. * Providing supervision and advising for students in service-learning opportunities in the community: developing ties with the community; understanding emerging needs of both the population and students; and directing research, design, and implementation of service learning. * Teaching on-line/blended CRJ/SOC courses. Participating in online training/mentoring available at Siena Heights, and online course development and teaching. * Assisting with Adrian campus student advising during fall/winter semester and summer registration dates/scholarship days. * Other duties within the scope of the program’s responsibilities as defined by the Criminal Justice Program Coordinator. **Qualifications:**
• Education/Certification:
+ A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology preferred; strong candidates who are ABD, MA, and MS will also be considered. * Professional Experience:
+ While the area of specialization is open, preference will be given to candidates with expertise and experience in criminal justice. + Experience teaching core undergraduate criminal justice courses is a plus. + A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching, degree completion, and on-line/blended teaching is essential, as is research experience at the college/university level. * Skills and Abilities:
+ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including presentation skills. + Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments. + Integrity, impeccable ethics, initiative, enthusiasm, and the ability to establish trust and credibility. + Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs. + Passion for the institution’s mission, traditions, and long-term success. Consistently demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of the University. + Demonstrate commitment and ability to:
– Provide quality customer service, student development, and engagement
– Plan, organize, and remain accountable for actions
– Problem-solving utilizing critical thinking skills
– Function in a confidential manner
– Collaborate with other staff
– Reliable and dependable attendance
• *Benefits
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