Assistant Professor of Crime and Justice Studies

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• School of Social & Behavioral Sciences (Full-Time Faculty Only) 1

Posting Number: 494083
Type of Position: Full-time
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Categories: Faculty, School of Social & Behavioral Sciences (Full-Time Faculty Only)

Assistant Professor of Crime and Justice Studies

Crime and Justice Studies Department/School Social & Behavioral Sciences

$75,000 - $80,000

The Crime and Justice Studies department in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Marist University invites applications for a tenure track appointment for an Assistant Professor of Crime and Justice Studies to begin the fall of 2027.

A doctoral degree in criminal justice, criminology, or other related field completed before the beginning of the fall 2027 semester.

Marist faculty are teachers, scholars, and active members of the university and local community. We welcome candidates who place an emphasis on quality teaching in a small classroom setting and who can expertly integrate relevant contemporary and sociocultural content into their teaching. Applicants should be flexible regarding teaching assignments and confident in their abilities to teach courses within their areas of expertise, as well as courses such as Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Race & Crime, Research Methods, and Senior Seminar.

Responsibilities include:

• Undergraduate instruction with an expectation of competence in the use of instructional technology
• Responsible for academic advisement of students
• Participation in departmental and school activities
• Active research agenda
• Service to the university community

Prior experience teaching at the college/university level.

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• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year
    7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
• University pays 100% tuition only.
• Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

* Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

The Crime and Justice Studies Department is home to 7 full-time faculty as well as several valued part-time faculty. The department members have expertise in many domains and work together to create a rich curricular experience for students that includes theory, research, and applied internships. This department is one of four departments in the School; the others are psychology, social work & sociology, and teacher education.

The School also has graduate programs as follows: MA School Psychology; MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling;
Masters of Arts in Teaching;
Masters of Education, Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction, and Master of Social Work.

The CJS department and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing an inclusive climate. The School has taken leadership in several social justice initiatives, including Creating an Inclusive Community dialogues, the Marist Center for Social Justice Research, and a minor in social justice.

In the fall of 2024, the School opened its doors to the new Dyson Center with state-of-the art facilities. Specific to CJS,…