The College of Social Sciences and Humanities and its nine tenure units are the home of the Experiential Liberal Arts. Through its research, teaching, and engagement missions, the college collaborates across the university, the Northeastern network, and partners around the globe. We are strongly committed to fostering excellence through diversity and enthusiastically welcome nominations and applications from members of groups underrepresented in academia.
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) at Northeastern University (https://cssh.northeastern.edu/sccj/) is seeking to fill a two-semester Visiting Lecturer position to start Fall 2024. We are particularly interested in candidates with the expertise to teach courses in the area of psychology and crime in addition to more general criminal justice offerings. Housed within the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, SCCJ brings together more than 20 research-oriented scholars and distinguished practitioners on the cutting edge of interdisciplinary research and criminal justice policy. The School has a highly-ranked PhD program, a growing Master’s program, and a unique undergraduate program comprised of a large number of combined majors with other units including psychology, political science, computer science and cybersecurity, and sociology.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to and experience in undergraduate teaching. In addition to experience in teaching courses related to criminology and criminal justice administration, candidates should indicate their interest and relevant expertise in additional courses in the areas of law and psychology and race, crime, and justice.
Candidates should have demonstrated commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive environments as well as to promoting experiential learning, which are central to a Northeastern University education.
This full-time, benefits-eligible appointment on Northeastern’s Boston campus will begin in Fall 2024. The teaching load is six courses for the academic year (generally three courses in each semester).
Qualifications
A PhD or its equivalent in a related discipline is required by the start date.
Documents To Submit
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, teaching statement with evidence of teaching effectiveness, sample syllabi, a diversity and equity statement, and contact information for three letters of recommendation.
In the diversity statement, please describe how you can support Northeastern’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Describe how your teaching, service, research, and/or leadership (as applicable) has supported the success of students and/or colleagues; and/or describe the impact others have had on you as relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Please address nominations and inquiries about the position to Professor Amy Farrell, at am.farrell@northeastern.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Position Type
Academic
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
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