Instructor/Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
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Murray State University is hiring an Instructor/Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice. Murray State University seeks an Instructor/Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. The role involves advising students, participating in committee work, and engaging with law enforcement agencies. Assistant Professors are also expected to maintain a research agenda.
Key focus areas include Teach a variety of courses across the CRJ curriculum suited to experience and expertise., Teach graduate level criminal justice courses that make up the online CRJ concentration of the MSU MBA program., and Serve as academic advisor and professional mentor for students..
Successful candidates bring Master's In Criminal Justice Or Related Field and Commitment To Complete Doctorate Within 4 Years. Important skills include Teach Criminal Justice Courses, Academic Advising, Professional Mentoring, Committee Work, Curriculum Development, and Professional Development. Preferred (not required): Maintain Research Agenda.
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Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:
This position will have a teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester. As this is a small undergraduate program, the ability to teach a variety of courses across the criminal justice curriculum is expected. The successful applicant will also be expected to teach graduate level criminal justice courses in the online CRJ concentration of the new MSU MBA program.
Responsibilities:
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Teach a variety of courses across the CRJ curriculum suited to experience and expertise.
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Teach graduate level criminal justice courses that make up the online CRJ concentration of the MSU MBA program.
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Serves as academic advisor and professional mentor for students.
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Actively participate in committee work, curriculum and professional development, and service to external stakeholders.
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Liaise with law enforcement agencies in the region.
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Develop in-service training for law enforcement officers.
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Recruit for the Criminal Justice Program as well as the CRJ concentration of the MBA program.
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If ranked as an Assistant Professor, maintain a research agenda.
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Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Requirements:
A Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or closely related field with commitment to complete a doctorate within 4 years of appointment is required. A doctorate with dissertation in Criminal Justice, Criminology or closely related social science discipline from an accredited university is strongly preferred. Please note that a Juris Doctorate alone will not be sufficient to meet the education requirement for this position.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:
Flexibility to utilize different teaching methods: traditional, hybrid, online, etc.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Along with the application, the following items must be included:
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Letter of application
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Curriculum Vitae
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Copies of transcripts
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At least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience, and/or professional preparation
For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by October 15, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Work Location: Murray, KY
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