Criminal Justice - Assistant Teaching Professor

Envision yourself in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment with a deep commitment to position our graduates for success in their professional and personal lives. Visualize applying your energy and skills for an organization that respects and cares about its employees enough to offer some of the industry's best benefits while encouraging every team member to grow, collaborate, and provide input on how to make the workplace a place people love to work consistently. Imagine working at a college that welcomes everyone - students, faculty, staff, and community members - regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. If what was just described is what you look for in a workplace, welcome to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)!

Who We Are:

The UCCS College of Public Service (CPS) provides students with a collaborative learning environment for lucrative careers in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Social Work, and more.

The mission of the UCCS College of Public Service is to improve the quality of life for people and their communities, here and abroad, through collaborative governance, public service innovation, community engagement, and research.

We endorse a belief that our differences make us better educators, researchers, and community advocates. To do so, we cultivate a professional atmosphere that equips students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to lead critical conversations, create inclusive and equitable environments, and guide public service processes with the knowledge and confidence to address and empower a public that represents the full spectrum of human experience.

Criminal Justice Programs at UCCS

Criminal Justice is a broad and increasingly interdisciplinary field. UCCS's Criminal Justice programs aim to combine the academic liberal arts emphasis with the professional and policy knowledge required to educate criminal justice professionals.

The UCCS Criminal Justice program offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The program curriculum is designed to accommodate students interested in pursuing professional careers in criminal justice, research, or academics.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 9,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. We strongly focus on fueling student success by creating, using, and maintaining many different offices and programs. Overall, UCCS is constantly focused on preparing our students to be successful in the future, and we understand that every single employee on our campus significantly affects that focus. Find more information about working at UCCS here: https://hr.uccs.edu/work-at-uccs.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.

Summary:

This full-time faculty line will join a collegial and hard-working team of 11 other full-time faculty that instruct one of the largest majors on the UCCS campus. The Assistant Teaching Professor will teach 4 courses per semester (fall and spring, with potential for 1-2 courses in the summer). Two of these courses will be leading/teaching the internship program (placing students at local agencies, coordinating background checks, teaching the internship course, and evaluating their performance); thus, experience working in or with criminal justice agencies and/or supporting student/employee training is required. Other course assignments may include but are not limited to: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Contemporary Issues in Social and Public Policy, Violence in Society, and/or specialized courses within the forensic, law enforcement, or cybercrime focus area. Teaching requirements (80% effort) will include on campus, hybrid, and online courses within the undergraduate criminal justice program and potential to teach in the graduate criminal justice program (depending on experience and education), and the dual degree programs (with sociology, psychology, and public administration) offered within the department of criminal justice. The Assistant Teaching Professor will be expected to prepare and teach courses that contribute to the core and elective curriculum. Additionally, they may be asked to mentor students, facilitate independent studies, mentor students on thesis/capstones, and contribute to the curriculum development within the department.

The Assistant Teaching Professor is also expected to be an engaged faculty member contributing (20% effort) to the essential duties of the department (e.g., participating in faculty meetings, serving on department, College, and campus committees, advising student clubs, engaging with the community, and other essential need of the department and college).

The Assistant Teaching Professor is an instructional faculty position not eligible for tenure. A January 2025 start date is preferred.

Essential Functions:

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• The Assistant Teaching Professor must be able to deliver high-quality instruction in both the core and elective curriculum in various formats (on campus, hybrid, and online).
• The ability to coordinate with internship agencies and teach two sections of internship per semester.
• The position requires a flexible schedule as course offerings are scheduled both during the day and the evening to meet student needs.
• Example of courses that may be assigned include but are not limited to: Criminal Justice Internship, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Contemporary Issues in Social and Public Policy, Violence in Society, and/or specialized courses within the forensic, law enforcement, or cybercrime focus area.
• The position requires an ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a collegial member of a team.
• The position requires an ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• The Assistant Teaching Professor will be expected to contribute to a climate of support for students.

Work Location: Hybrid (50% remote, 50% on-site)

This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

What We Offer:

Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers excellent benefits, some of which include:

• Medical insurance, with the lowest cost option being $0 to the employee
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Mandatory retirement plans. Employees contribute 5% of their annual compensation. CU doubles that and contributes 10%
• Tuition Assistant Benefit available to you or a dependent
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by October 8, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential dates for interviews with the search committee will be the week of October 21, 2024 & October 22, 2024.
• The potential dates for campus interviews will be the week of November 4th - November 11.
• The potential dates for interviews with the supervisor and appointing authority will be the week of November 18, 2024.
• The potential employee preferred start date is January 1, 2025. A Fall 2025 start date will be considered.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Please note that while the position details both required qualifications as well as preferred qualifications below, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the desired skills and experience to be considered for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications, have passion for the work, along with experience in a related field, you are encouraged to apply. We encourage on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Has obtained at a minimum a master's degree in criminal justice, criminology, or a related discipline (e.g., sociology, psychology, political science) from an accredited institution, or a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• At least 5 years applied work experience with a criminal justice agency.
• Must be able to teach criminal justice courses in a variety of formats, including on campus, hybrid, and online.
• Must be able to coordinate with criminal justice agencies (e.g., internships, events, guest speakers, and other CJ curriculum needs).

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 months of teaching experience, which may include teaching at the secondary or postsecondary levels and/or leading professional training(s).
• Prior experience teaching in multiple formats (on campus, hybrid, online).
• Areas of specialization are open, but preference will be given to applicants with experience in cybercrime, forensics, policing, and/or who can contribute to the creation of a new and innovative option areas/certificate within the criminal justice curriculum.
• Prior experience coordinating with criminal justice agencies to support the department's internship program needs.
• Existing Relationships with criminal justice agencies in the Colorado Springs area.

Physical Requirements

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Note: This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities, qualifications, and physical requirements of this role at UCCS. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. The university reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities as needed to meet the university's needs.