Assistant Professor of Criminology

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular Tenure Track

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: $79,000 - $82,492

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 5171 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC, 20017

The University of the District of Columbia is seeking a dynamic, patron-centered individual with collaboration skills and experiences to serve as an Assistant Professor of Criminology in the Division of Humanities and Criminology at the University of the District of Columbia Community College. The Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminology is responsible for teaching various criminal justice courses and providing advisement to students.

This is a full-time 9-month position. For faculty possessing the doctorate in the discipline this is a non-tenure track position.

Teaches courses in Criminal Justice:

• Engages in scholarly activities and community service.
• Conducts a minimum of five virtual or in-person office hours per week over a five-day week or the equivalent.
• Some experience with instructional technology and Blackboard or other instructional platform is desired.
• Participates in professional development workshops to become certified to teach on-line and to build on-line courses.
• Teaches online synchronous courses during the day, evening, and/or weekend.
• Teaches online asynchronous courses.
• Teaches in-person during the day, evening, and/or weekend; may include more than one campus site.
• Participates in the college governance process and college-wide committees.
• Adheres to college and program policies and procedures.
• Participates fully in curriculum development and revision.
• Recommends selection of OER (Open Educational Resources) textbooks and other instructional materials.
• Familiarity with and conducts assessment of student learning outcomes (course and curriculum levels) in accordance with the standards of the College and Middle States Commission of Higher Education.

• Master’s degree in Criminology or a related field with a concentration in Criminal Justice, from a regionally accredited institution.
• Must have at least two years of teaching in a post-secondary institution, community college teaching is preferred.
• Possess experience and commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarly activity.
• Demonstrated record of, or strong potential for, successful student advisement.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach online using Blackboard.

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

• An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract; and
• At least two (2) years in an institution of higher education.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

When formal teaching experience is limited or absent, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia's retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also…