Job Information
Metropolitan State University Of Denver Lecturer Of Criminal Justice And Criminology in Denver, Colorado
DepartmentCriminal Justice & Criminology
About MSU Denver
MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are rst generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certied institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most rst-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. MSU Denver is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented and historically minoritized groups.
About the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology offers three different degree programs, which include a BS in Criminal Justice and Criminology, BS in Cybersecurity, and MS in Cybersecurity. Our programs seek to prepare professionals who are critically educated, socially intelligent, ethically aware, and culturally sensitive. Our diverse team consists of 12 full-time faculty with various professional and research backgrounds, two dedicated and talented staff members, and a group of part-time affiliate faculty with a depth of industry experience. Faculty and staff in the department lead and serve students with humanity, equity, and inclusivity. For more on the department, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/criminal-justice-criminolog
Position Summary
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at MSU Denver invites applications for a full-time faculty lecturer position starting Spring 2025. The successful candidate must have the desire and ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse, urban population. This position has the potential to continue past spring semester.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform the following job responsibilities: Carry a 4/4 teaching load, i.e., 12 credit hours per (fall and spring) semester Teach introductory and advanced courses in Criminal Justice & Criminology Advise and be able to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of students from a diverse, and non-traditional student population in an urban environment Provide service to improve the welfare of the University at all levels and provide public service to the community and professional organizations which benefits the University, and Publish scholarly articles and make scholarly presentationsat refereed conferences and community events
Required Qualifications
Minimum education/work experience includes one of the following: Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related/relevant field (with specialization in Criminal Justice or Criminology ) and four years of teaching experience or JD, plus four years of teaching experience or ABD in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related/relevant field (with specialization in Criminal Justice or Criminology ) and four years of teaching
Preferred Qualifications ABD or earned Doctorate in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related/relevant field (with specialization in Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Criminal Justice and/or Criminology) Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a diverse student body and faculty, especially ethnic minorities Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to apply current computer and other technologies in the classroom
Ability to teach in the areas below that are listed in order of priority/preference:
Cyberlaw/Cybersecurity ABD, or earned Doctorate in Criminal Justice Criminology or a closely related social science discipline Ability to teach introductory and advanced courses in cyber security, cyber law, cyber investigations and/or other criminal justice courses related to the field Criminal justice work experience, especially managerial experience in cyber crime or cyber security at the local, state or federal level
Corrections/Penology ABD, or earned Doctorate in Criminal Justice, Criminology or a closely related social science discipline Ability to teach introductory and advanced courses in corrections, probation, parole, community corrections, and... For full info follow application link.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.