Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Institution: Culver-Stockton College

Location: Canton, Missouri, USA

Position Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Posted: 12/10/2025 (Originally 10/10/2025)

Category: Criminal Justice

Culver-Stockton College seeks an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to begin August 2026. The position involves teaching a broad range of criminal justice and legal studies courses, including criminal law, constitutional law, trial advocacy, and dispute resolution. The role is primarily face-to-face, with some online teaching as needed. The college emphasizes experiential learning, student success, and liberal arts education.

• Teach undergraduate courses in criminal justice and legal studies
• Advise and mentor students on academic and career development
• Participate in departmental, college, and community service activities
• Assist with student recruitment
• Engage in scholarly or professional activities
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation efforts
• Optional:
  Serve as Title IX coordinator

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, J.D., or a closely related field by the appointment date
• Experience teaching undergraduate criminal justice or related courses
• Strong commitment to liberal arts education, experiential learning, and student success

• ABD candidates (for tenure‑track)
• Master’s degree candidates (for renewable, non‑tenure‑track lecturer positions)

• Professional experience in law
• Strong academic advising skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Competitive salary and benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission/exchange)
• Supportive and collaborative academic environment
• Opportunity to shape a dynamic criminal justice program

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and teaching philosophy
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three professional references
• Copies of graduate transcripts

Mail:
Human Resources, One College Hill, Canton, MO 63435

Email: human resources

Culver-Stockton College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring based on qualifications and merit. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.