Assistant Professor of Crime and Justice Studies

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 Socialand 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.

The position carries a 21-credit annual course load.

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

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 whocan expertly integrate relevant contemporary and socioculturalcontent into their teaching. Applicants should be flexibleregarding teaching assignments and confident in their abilities toteach 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 inthe 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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• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 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 contributesa 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 and1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary,up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • 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 createa 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 hasgraduate 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 Sciencesare committed to advancing an inclusive climate. The School hastaken 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, there isa classroom that converts to a mock courtroom and a dedicated CJSlab.

The Crime and Justice Studies Department and the School of Socialand Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing an inclusiveclimate.

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-yearinstitution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With…