Adjunct Instructor in Criminology

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Adjunct Instructor in Criminology

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Faculty

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Department:

Sociology Criminology & Anthro

Locations:

Worcester, MA

Posted:

Jun 23, 2022

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time

Position ID:

149344

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About Assumption University:

Assumption University is a comprehensive, Catholic liberal arts institution sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption. We awaken in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Our curricular and co-curricular programs provide students with an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers. We are a diverse community that welcomes different points of view and embraces all who share our mission. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason and by the pursuit of the truth in the company of friends, an Assumption education transforms the minds and hearts of students. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Assumption favors diversity, ecumenically welcomes all who share its goals, and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented racial minorities to apply.

Assumption University is a private, Catholic university which offers its 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students a Catholic liberal education. The University is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, New England's second largest city that combines the warmth of a small town with the convenience of a thriving city.

Job Description:

In support of the mission of the University the Sociology and Criminology Department at Assumption University seeks to hire an adjunct instructor for the fall 2022 semester to teach one section of CRM 130: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System. The course meets on T/TH 10:00-11:15am and is capped at 30 students. Class meetings for the fall 2022 semester run from August 24 to December 9, which includes the final exam week. Compensation for the course is $4,000. Adjuncts are welcomed as important contributors to the department and our students, and are provided with office space, email, voicemail, and support and resources needed for quality teaching. Successful candidates may have the possibility of teaching additional courses in subsequent semesters.

Requirements:

Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.

Applicants with a PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related field are preferred. ABD graduate students with prior teaching experience will also be considered, as will those with a terminal master's degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related field and prior teaching experience.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vita, and the names and contact information for two references who can attest to the applicant's teaching experience and qualifications. In the cover letter, we invite candidates to describe their experiences working with a diverse student body. Finalists will also be asked to provide official transcripts of academic work. Materials must be submitted online as MS Word documents or PDF files at the following website: www.assumption.edu/hr. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) is filled.

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Assumption College
Website : http://www.assumption.edu