How to Apply
Follow the application procedures in the announcement. After screening by a search committee, successful candidates will complete an employment application, provided by the university or which can be downloaded as a (.pdf).
Criminal Justice Program
Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice Instructor level
AA# 45-1-191 and 45-1-229
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania invites applications for two temporary, full-time positions beginning August 2012 (AA# 45-1-191 and 45-1-229). Responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester: two upper level and two lower level courses, each semester. Courses related to position 1 (AA# 45-1-191) are Introduction to Criminal Justice, Police and Society, Criminal Justice Ethics and Criminal Investigation. Courses related to position 2 (AA# 45-1-229) are Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminal Procedure, Probation and Parole/Community Corrections. Other upper level courses will depend on the finalists’ areas of specialization. The program in Criminal Justice is a social science-oriented program, housed in the College of Liberal Arts.
Minimum qualification is a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited institution, with a strong academic background. Juris Doctorate alone is not sufficient. Applied and/or professional experience in the field and college level teaching experience are strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations required. Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete a phone interview. Recommendation for hiring is needed by the majority of the regular, full-time department faculty. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal background check. Completion of these searches is contingent upon available funding.
For full consideration, application materials should be received by March 15, 2012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Application Process: Submit a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experiences for the position, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three academic or professional references, and an unofficial transcript (copies accepted) to:
- Pamela Donovan,
- Chair of Searches 45-1-191 and 45-1-229
- Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
- 400 East Second Street
- Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania encourages applications from historically under-represented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities and is an AA/EOE Employer.