Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track
Department: IU South Bend Criminal Justice…
Location
South Bend
Position Summary
The Department of Criminal Justice at IU South Bend is comprised of amazing teacher-scholars, students, and staff. We are currently seeking qualified applicants for a Full-Time Lecturer position beginning August 1, 2025. The standard course load is 4/4, and successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to quality instruction and be willing to engage in service activities. A Masters in Criminal Justice or Criminology is required with a PhD in Criminal Justice or Criminology preferred. Successful applicants should have teaching experience and/or be able to teach in core courses such as Introduction to Criminal Justice, Research Methods, and Criminological Theory. Although specialization is open, teaching experience in at least two of the following areas will be given preference: Research Methods, Criminal Justice Statistics, Corrections and Criminal Justice, Race and Crime, Comparative Criminal Justice Systems, Terrorism, and/or Courts and Criminal Justice. Applicants with a PhD in hand by August 1, 2025 will also have the opportunity to teach in our new Criminal Justice Track Masters in Public Affairs program.
The Department of Criminal Justice is in the College of Arts and Sciences within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Center for a Sustainable Future, the Civil Rights Heritage Center and the American Democracy Project are all housed in the College of Arts and Sciences. The faculty of 130 teacher-scholars is defined by a spirit of collegiality and collaboration. The Criminal Justice department serves over 150 criminal justice majors and 40 minors, who pursue a variety of career paths, as well as post-graduate study. Through innovative courses, our criminalistics lab, and extracurricular opportunities like our active Criminal Justice Student Organization, we offer a transformative learning experience that prepares our students for both professional success and active citizenship.
South Bend, Indiana is an affordable and walkable city of more than 100,000 residents. Located on the St. Joseph River and just a short drive from Lake Michigan, South Bend is rich in recreational activities and its residents enjoy the many cultural events offered through South Bend’s five universities and its vibrant arts community.
DIVERSITYIndiana University South Bend maintains a commitment to remove diversity achievement gaps in student retention and graduation rates by fostering opportunities to promote belongingness and community. Of 4,326 students, 34% self-identify as minorities and 40% are first generation college students. Candidates who have mentored minorities or other underrepresented groups are encouraged to highlight such efforts in the application.CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITYThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [email protected] or by visiting IUPD. https://protect.iu.edu/police-safety/annual-reports/index.html ACCOMMODATIONSIf you have a disability and need assistance with an application, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs by contacting Academic Affairs at: 574-520-4183.
Basic Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:- A Masters in Criminal Justice or Criminology in hand by start of employment.- Teaching experience and/or be able to teach in core courses such as Introduction to Criminal Justice, Research Methods, and Criminological Theory.- Excellent communication skills.- A commitment to quality undergraduate instruction.- A willingness to engage with faculty committed to quality learning.
Preferred Qualifications: – A PhD in Criminal Justice or Criminology in hand by start of employment- Teaching experience in at least two of the following areas: Research Methods, Criminal Justice Statistics, Corrections and Criminal Justice, Race and Crime, Comparative Criminal Justice Systems, Terrorism, and/or Courts and Criminal Justice.- Online teaching experience.
• Demonstrated success working with diverse faculty and student populations
Department Contact for Questions
Dr. Stacie Merken, Department Chair and Search Committee Chair: [email protected]
Special Instructions
Special Instructions- at OTHER attach unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts
For Best Consideration Date: 08/31/2024
Expected Start Date: 08/01/2025
Posting/OAA #
IU-100884-2024
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