Lecturer, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
- School of Applied Studies
- Faculty Lecturer
Position Title: Lecturer, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
Department: Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
Campus Location: Washburn University
The screening committee will review all eligible applications submitted by March 26, 2024
Position Summary: Lecturer in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies to begin August 1, 2024. This is a 9-month, full-time position, with the possibility of conversion to a tenure track line.
The selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage students from diverse backgrounds. Application materials should clearly articulate how the candidate will contribute to the University’s commitment to collegiality and inclusivity through their teaching, scholarship, and/or service.
Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its high impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of over 5,500 undergraduate, graduate, and law students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.
Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a vibrant and inclusive working environment and curriculum. We offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, a supportive leadership team, and a healthy work/life balance. At Washburn, we strive to ensure a campus climate that supports the success of every employee and appreciates the unique skills and expertise each contributes to serving our students.
Essential Functions:
• Teach 12-hours per semester (either in-person or online, according to departmental needs) or equivalent full workload as outlined in the faculty handbook.
• Advise students, maintain office hours in accordance with SAS and university policy, attend meetings, and engage in service activities in the Department, the School of Applied Studies, the University, the profession, and the community.
• Reports to the Department Chair.
Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in criminal justice or a closely related field.
• Experience working in the criminal justice field.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage students from diverse backgrounds.
Official transcripts required at time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Research or practice in law enforcement.
• Research or practice in forensic investigations.
• Post-secondary teaching experience in criminal justice and/or professional settings.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
• Please upload the following items as a pdf to the “additional document” field via the electronic application: a statement of teaching philosophy, examples of collegiality and inclusivity, and, if available, evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as official copies of student evaluations/reports). Contact information for three current professional references will be collected as part of the application form.
• If you have questions about the position, please email Amy Memmer, Chair of the Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Department, at amy.memmer@washburn.edu.
Background Check Required
Washburn is an EOE and is dedicated to providing a student-centered and teaching-focused academic and work environment. We seek candidates who are committed to Washburn’s efforts to create a campus climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education.
Washburn University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.
Washburn University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants for employment. If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please email benefits@washburn.edu or call 785-670-1538 at least five (5) business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.
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