ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary:

The Social and Behavioral Sciences department at Colorado Mesa University is seeking an Instructor of Criminal Justice beginning August, 1 2026. Colorado Mesa University is a state-funded, largely undergraduate institution that emphasizes quality teaching. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester, which is typically four 3-credit-hour classes a semester.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Sociology.
• At least two years of experience teaching in-person undergraduate-level criminal justice courses.
• Experience with classroom technology and learning management systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Administration, or related field. Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or ABD will also be considered.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach courses related to criminal courts, constitutional law, criminal procedure, and legal issues in criminal justice.
• At least five years of experience teaching criminal justice courses.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Candidates who have a background of practical/professional field experience in criminal justice.

Salary:

$53,000-$55,000

Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.

The Social and Behavioral Sciences department at Colorado Mesa University is seeking an Instructor of Criminal Justice beginning August, 1 2026. Colorado Mesa University is a state-funded, largely undergraduate institution that emphasizes quality teaching. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester, which is typically four 3-credit-hour classes a semester. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Teaching core and elective criminal justice courses, including, but not limited to: Introduction to Criminal Justice (CRMJ 201), Research Methods (CRMJ 315), and Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice (CRMJ 465), and upper division courses in the successful candidate’s area of expertise. The ability to teach in-person, hybrid, and fully online modalities. This is a full-time position that requires the majority of classes to be taught in person. To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Minimum Qualifications Required:Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Sociology. At least two years of experience teaching in-person undergraduate-level criminal justice courses. Experience with classroom technology and learning management systems. Preferred Qualifications:PhD. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Administration, or related field. Juris Doctorate (J. D.) or ABD will also be considered. Demonstrated ability or potential to teach courses related to criminal courts, constitutional law, criminal procedure, and legal issues in criminal justice. At least five years of experience teaching criminal justice courses. Demonstrated excellence in teaching. Candidates who have a background of practical/professional field experience in criminal justice. Salary: $53,000-$55,000 Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

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