Description:

Visiting Assistant Professor, IC031, 100%, Instructional Academic Staff, Terminal, 9-month appointment 2024-2025 academic year with the possibility of renewal, one vacancy

Duties:
Designs and facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction within an academic discipline to ensure quality delivery of instruction and integration of content within an academic work unit. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.? Advises students, facilitates course assessment, and may supervise student employees. Provides service as a contributing member of the department.

As the premiere and only four-year Legal Studies and Criminal Justice Program in the Northland region, we are dedicated to preparing students for careers and advanced studies in the areas of law, criminal justice, and beyond.

A Public Liberal Arts University is a student-centered university, and we prioritize providing our students with the personal and professional foundation needed to succeed after graduation. Instructors are provided with the support of the administration, department, and program colleagues in creating a productive, cooperative learning environment that deeply and meaningfully engages students in their learning. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a dedication to innovative and engaging teaching strategies.

We are seeking applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor position, with a specialized focus in either Legal Studies or Criminal Justice who demonstrate a commitment to student learning and development. The ideal Legal Studies applicant will have a strong background in areas such as constitutional law, legal theory, civil rights, or international law. The ideal Criminal Justice applicant will have expertise in areas such as criminal law, corrections, or juvenile justice.

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This position is currently ineligible for H1-B sponsorship. A qualification for this position includes independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date.

Required Qualifications:

PhD in criminology, criminal justice, legal studies, or a related field, OR Juris Doctorate (JD)
Higher education teaching experience
Ability to effectively create an inclusive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds and foster collaboration and respect for varied perspectives among members of the campus community

Desirable Qualifications:

Professional experience in justice settings such as law enforcement agencies, courts, corrections, and/or research
Willingness to engage in community partnerships and demonstrated connections to potential law or criminal justice regional partners
Experience teaching or learning in an online environment
Ability to teach a course on the topic of tribal sovereignty
Legal Studies Applicants:
Familiarity with and willingness to teach using traditional pre-law pedagogical methods including IRAC.
Familiarity with legal databases such as Westlaw

Starting Date:
August 2024