Part-Time Lecturer in Criminal Justice

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¿ and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

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Job Summary

The Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology at Columbus State University is seeking qualified applicants to teach in the discipline of Criminal Justice both on line and face to face.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate should have an earned Master's degree and at least 18 graduate credit hours in Criminal Justice.

Required Documents to Attach

* Cover Letter/Letter of Application

* Curriculum Vitae w/references

* Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to an offer being extended)

* All applications and required documents must be submitted using the Columbus State University
¿ s online employment site.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at  or e-mail to hr.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

* A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;

* Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities;

* Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle.

* Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.
* For Faculty Hires:
Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

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