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Part-Time Lecturer - Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Part-time lecturer teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Criminology and Criminal Justice, with expertise in areas such as Criminal Law, Policing, Victimology, and Research Methods.
About this role
About the Opportunity
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.
Responsibilities:
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is home to the Center on Crime, Race and Justice. Together, the School and Center prepare students for professional and research careers in criminal justice, criminology, and related fields by applying multidisciplinary and comparative social science to understand, predict, and explain crime and contribute to the development of public policy within urban communities. Using an active learning approach, the School seeks to develop its students intellectually and ethically, while providing them with a keen appreciation for the complexities of crime, and public and private efforts to make communities safer and ensure justice.
The School has a Bachelor’s Degree program, a Master’s Degree program, and a Doctoral program in Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy. Further information about the School and Center can be found online at http://www.northeastern.edu/cssh/sccj/.
Our preferred availability is for classes to take place between the hours of 8:00am and 9:00pm. Please indicate availability in the cover letter. We are especially interested in candidates with a commitment to high quality instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
All qualified applications will be kept on file for additional openings.
Positions are available throughout the year contingent upon enrollment and departmental need.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related social science discipline is required. A JD is required for all law courses. Preference will be given to individuals with teaching ability in the areas of Criminal Law, Security, Policing, Violence, Victimology, and Research Methods, and Forensic Science.
Documents to Submit:
CV and Cover Letter required.
Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or any other type of employment visa sponsorship for the successful applicant to this position, now or in the future. Furthermore, the successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University’s sponsorship for a visa.
Position Type
AcademicAdditional 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.
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.
Pay Range:
The rate per credit is $2,085.Skills
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