University of Missouri - Kansas City, MO
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Kansas City, MO
10,001+ employees
Educational Services
About the position
The Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at UMKC is a full-time, non-tenure-track role focused on delivering high-quality education to undergraduate and graduate students. The position emphasizes teaching, internship development, professional mentorship, and community engagement, particularly in areas such as policing, corrections, and advocacy. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's mission of supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality undergraduate and/or graduate teaching.
- Develop internships and provide professional mentorship and career advising.
- Engage in public criminology through community outreach with criminal justice practitioners.
- Provide service to students, the department, the school, the university, and the discipline.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in criminal justice or a closely related discipline preferred; candidates with a master's degree will also be considered.
- Experience in teaching and community engagement.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working with non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
- Expertise in policing, corrections, and advocacy.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Retirement benefits.
- Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.
