Widener University - Chester, PA
posted 4 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Hybrid - Chester, PA
Educational Services
About the position
Widener University is currently seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in the College of Arts and Sciences to begin August 2025. This position has a teaching load of 4/3 (12 semester hours/9 semester hours) and involves teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. The candidate is also expected to serve as an academic advisor to undergraduate criminal justice majors. The area of specialization is open. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching, be expected to pursue an active research agenda, and contribute to university and professional service.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Criminal Justice
- Serve as an academic advisor to undergraduate criminal justice majors
- Pursue an active research agenda
- Contribute to university and professional service
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related discipline
- Commitment to undergraduate education
- Clear evidence of scholarly potential
- ABD candidates may be considered if the Ph.D. will be completed by August 2025
