Instructor of Criminal Justice

Position Overview

Cameron University’s Department of Social Sciences seeks a full-time Instructor of Criminal Justice, starting August 2026. The role includes teaching undergraduate courses across a range of criminal justice topics, engaging in student advisement, department and university service, and supporting student scholarship. Faculty may teach face-to-face, online, or hybrid courses, with flexibility in instructional format.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate criminal justice courses based on faculty expertise and program needs
• Support student advisement and mentoring
• Auxiliary with program and department assessment and development
• Participate in departmental and university service activities
• Support student organizations and events
• Engage in professional development and maintain subject matter currency

Qualifications

• Minimum: Master’s degree in Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• Broad expertise in law enforcement, criminology, and corrections
• PREFERRED: Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• Three years of teaching experience in higher education
• Familiarity with teaching research methods
• Experience in online instruction and Quality Matters standards
• Professional experience as a practitioner in criminal justice or related field