Justice Studies Lecturer Pool

Department Summary

The Department of Justice Studies delivers degree programs focused on justice broadly conceived, emphasizing interdisciplinary inquiry into principles and issues of criminology, forensic science, law, and human rights. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Justice Studies, and Justice Studies with a concentration in Criminology; a degree in Forensic Science with concentrations in Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, Digital Evidence, and Crime Scene Investigation;

as well as minors in Justice Studies, Forensic Sciences, Legal Studies and Human Rights. The department offers two graduate degrees, the MS in Justice Studies and the MS in Criminology with a concentration in Global Criminology.

Brief Description of Duties

• Teach courses offered by the Department of Justice Studies that contribute to our major or minor programs, undergraduate or graduate programs, and perform duties consistent with University Policy S21-2.
• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
• Faculty shall organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the semester or term, in the mode assigned in the schedule of classes (asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate with demonstrated advanced expertise, or 10 years of experience working in a justice-related or forensic science field.
• Applicants should demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as gained through cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2. Anticipated starting salary:

• L-A / Range 2 - $5,507 - $5,959
• L-B / Range 3 - $6,221 - $7,481
• L-C / Range 4 - $6,825 - $9,431
• L-D / Range 5 - $8,593 - $10,347

Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate for full-time AY faculty. Part-time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full-time AY annual salary = rate x 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter explaining interest in teaching and areas of expertise
• List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references

This is a continuous open position.

Employment Conditions

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will be subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents and complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director  President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon proof of…