Lecturer of Criminal Justice and 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-criminology/.

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:

1. 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

2. 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 other criminal justice courses related to the field
• Criminal justice work experience, especially managerial experience in corrections, probation, parole, or community corrections at the local, state or federal level.
  

3. Criminology

• Ability to teach a wide variety of courses in cybersecurity, criminology and criminal justice. Ability to teach introductory and advanced courses such as cyber law, cyber investigations, criminology, criminological theory, research methods and other criminal justice courses related to the field
• Teaching experience and/or criminal justice work

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $52,000 - $58,000 at Lecturer level. The salary of the nalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benets that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benet, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, please visit our Benets section.

Instructions to Apply

Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver's career site,

https://msudenver.wd1.myworkday jobs.com/MSUDenver and search for JR103079. Click on Apply to submit the following required materials:

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Cover letter

3. Copies of all unofcial transcripts

4. A list of three professional references and their contact information

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Open Until Filled

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver'sbenefits websiteto learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

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 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.