Visiting Assistant Professor, Crime, Justice, & Security

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor, Crime, Justice, & Security Non-Discrimination Statement

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Elizabeth M. Garcia

Title IX Coordinator

Office of Institutional Compliance & Title IX

Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315

elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu

(570) 941-6645

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The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

University Mission

The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision of Saint Ignatius Loyola, a tradition of excellence, and a commitment to the common good. The University is a community dedicated to the formation of students, and to the freedom of inquiry and personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share its life.

Department Crime, Justice, & Security Job Purpose

The University of Scranton Department of Crime, Justice, & Security invites applications for a one-year, full-time appointment at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor beginning in August 2027.

Essential Duties

The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses in corrections and juvenile delinquency. Strong preference will be given to those with demonstrated teaching ability and commitment to teaching a course in race and ethnic relations. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach and develop courses within other areas of interest as aligned with the programmatic needs of our Criminal Justice and Sociology programs as determined by departmental faculty.

The teaching load is 21 credits over the fall and spring semesters.

For further information about the department, visit our web page at:

https://www.scranton.edu/academics/cas/soc-cj/index.shtml

Additional Skills Required Minimum Education Requirements

Applicants must provide evidence of effective teaching and a sound research agenda. Applicants must possess a terminal degree (Ph.D.) in criminology, criminal justice, or sociology; ABD may apply. The J.D. is not considered a terminal degree for this position.

Applicants must provide evidence of effective teaching, a sound research agenda.

Preferred Education Minimum Job Experience Requirements Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching experience in an academic setting is preferred.

Years of Experience Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule 9 Rank Visiting One Year Tenure Non-Tenure Track Is this posting collecting references? No- Do not provide references at this time.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F00621P Open Date 09/24/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Apply online athttps://universityofscrantonjobs.com/.

Please submit a letter of interest, contact information for 3 references, and a current C.V. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted prior to a campus visit. Please direct inquiries to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Michael Jenkins (michael.jenkins@scranton.edu)

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Reference Contact Information
• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents