Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Instructor (non-tenure track) of Criminology

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Tenure track, Assistant Professor or non-tenure track Instructor

PRIMARY DUTY:   To teach lower division and upper division courses in Criminology.  Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching within a comprehensive regional state university, engagement in student support and university service, and the promise of scholarly achievement. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ability to teach lower division and upper division courses in Criminology on campus (4-4 load)
2. Advise students in undergraduate course programs and in applications for graduate programs and employment opportunities.
3. Ability to work with diverse populations or completed coursework demonstrating understanding of diverse populations.
4. Familiarity with developing academic programs
5. Scholarly research in academic field (Assistant Professor, tenure-track)
6. Experience in any area of the criminology and criminal justice fields
7. Department service, including student organization assistance and sponsorship
8. University service, including committee work
9. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS for Assistant Professor:

    Education:  PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related field

    Experience:  Successful teaching experience at college level preferred

    Skills: teaching ability in Criminology & Criminal Justice as well as scholarly research in the field

REQUIREMENTS for Instructor:

    Education:  Master’s Degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related field

    Experience:  Successful teaching experience at college level preferred

    Skills: teaching ability in Criminology & Criminal Justice

WORKING CONDITIONS:  The position entails classroom instruction in upper and lower division courses in classes typically ranging from 15 to 60 students.  Faculty maintain regular office hours within the department area to

support students.                     

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED:  Faculty are issued a personal laptop with a Microsoft software suite.  Classrooms are technology-enhanced (document stations, video equipment, Internet access).

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Ability to meet essential classroom functions

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed beginning October 28, 2024 or until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: August 11, 2025           

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and

the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information.

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:         

Dr. Ethan Bottone

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

800 University Drive

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Missouri 64468

660-562-1290

ebottone@nwmissouri.edu