| Position Title: |
Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice |
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| Location: |
Big Rapids (Main Campus) |
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| Department: |
34800 - Criminal Justice
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| Advertised Salary: |
$58,000 - $68,000; Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements. |
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Benefits:
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Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
Faculty Health Benefit Plans
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| FLSA: |
Exempt |
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| Temporary/Continuing: |
Continuing |
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| Part-Time/Full-Time: |
Full-Time |
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| Union Group: |
Ferris Faculty Association (MEA-NEA) |
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| Term of Position: |
9 Month |
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| At Will/Just Cause: |
Just Cause |
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| Summary of Position: |
• Ferris State University is seeking a well-qualified and experienced applicant for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to serve within the School of Criminal Justice.
• The responsibilities will include teaching courses in the School of Criminal Justice program both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Additionally, the prospective faculty member will collaborate with faculty on curriculum development, perform academic advising, and serve on various levels of committee support of the University, College and Department.
• The candidate will also maintain regularly scheduled office hours, support a research agenda, and continue their professional development.
• Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University’s campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.
• The anticipated start date of this position is August of 2025 at the earliest and January of 2026 at the latest. |
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| Position Type: |
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing |
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| Required Education: |
• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related discipline. ABD will be considered.
• A terminal degree is required for tenure, in accordance with applicable tenure policy.
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| Required Work Experience: |
• Candidate will have at least five years’ experience in the United States Criminal Justice System.
• Candidate will have experience teaching at the higher education level.
• This candidate should demonstrate potential for effective, innovative instruction, communicate effectively and show evidence of continuing scholarly growth. |
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| Required Licenses and Certifications: |
None
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| Physical Demands: |
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Inclement Weather
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: |
• Ability to teach courses in corrections, community corrections, juvenile delinquency, and ethics in CJ.
• Knowledge and use of a variety of approaches to instruction.
• Online teaching experience specifically with Canvas LMS.
• Familiarity with program assessment practices. |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
• Teach courses for the School of Criminal Justice. Teaches a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
• Serve as an academic advisor for criminal justice students, including, regularly scheduled advising dates and times.
• Assist with student registration, verify consortium forms, and review graduation audit requirements.
• Assist with program development and support recruitment of new students.
• Attend career and college fairs and open houses, visit local middle, and high schools to inform students, and counselors of careers within the criminal justice system.
• Participate as a liaison with industry to promote the School of Criminal Justice.
• Participate in university committees and other traditional functions that have academic significance such as graduation exercises.
• Support, promote, and develop University student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
• Present recommendations for curriculum development/ changes and other activities deemed necessary for continued program viability.
• Staying current with latest industry practices and procedures, and up to date with training.
• Support and attend student events such as graduation, etc.
• Candidates must be able to work closely with other faculty members supporting curricula development and department goals. They must be student-centered focusing on the development of learning and assessment.
• Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include; advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in University committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (ex. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time).
• Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. |
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| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: |
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| Skills and Abilities: |
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to interact and advise students effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion. |
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| Required Documents: |
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Teaching Philosophy
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| Optional Documents: |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
• Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of PhD in Criminal Justice or other related discipline.
• Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded.
• Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. |
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Initial Application Review Date:
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March 28, 2025 |
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| Open Until Position is Filled?: |
Yes |
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Posting Close Date:
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| EEO Statement: |
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. |
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