Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminology and Sociology Job at Manchester University, Inc., North Manchester, IN

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  • Manchester University, Inc.
  • North Manchester, IN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology
Department: Sociology, Social Work, and Criminology
Campus: North Manchester
Target Hire Date: March 2024

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

The Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminology invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminology and Sociology, a full-time, tenure-track position. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate criminology and sociology courses and other courses in the liberal arts according to faculty interests and institutional needs, as well as contributing to the coordination of the criminology major and minor programs. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education, an excellent undergraduate teaching record, and a clear interest in shaping a criminology program aligned with Manchester University’s distinctive mission and values. A doctoral degree in criminology, criminal justice, or sociology, or other closely related field is required.

This is a full-time tenure track teaching position with additional responsibilities related to the academic program, reporting through the department chair to the Dean of Arts and Sciences.

Essential Job Functions:

• Teaching, generally twenty-four semester hours per academic year (may include other functions in addition to teaching, such as administrative responsibilities or clinical assignments).
• Maintaining professional effectiveness, which includes but is not limited to: intellectual integrity, professional currency, high-quality scholarship, cooperation in all phases of the academic program, and above all, high-quality teaching, openness to learn and adopt improved methods of teaching, and a vital dedication to student learning.
• Meeting assigned classes at the scheduled locations and for the scheduled durations
• Directing and attending non-class activities, as appropriate
• Participating in faculty governance, including attending meetings—full faculty, division, department, and committee—and fulfilling attendant responsibilities
• Developing course syllabi
• Administering examinations and assessing student learning
• Working in a professional, collegial, and team-oriented manner with the University community
• Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual


Secondary Job Functions

• Supporting students’ personal and professional development
• Designing curriculum, including new courses, as appropriate
• Coordinating practicums
• Assessing student learning
• Actively participating in student recruitment
• Academic advising
• Maintaining office hours, as appropriate

Qualifications:

• A commitment to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff.
• Doctoral degree in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, or other closely related field preferred. Applicants who are ABD will also be considered.
• Knowledge and experience sufficient to enable the candidate to effectively teach courses as assigned in criminology and sociology
• Ability to conduct scholarly inquiry and contribute to the knowledge base of the discipline
• Effective presentation skills
• Effective organizational and administrative skill
• Ability to deliver course content effectively and to assist students in understanding course content
• Ability to evaluate student writing and to provide effective feedback
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners
• Ability to adapt to changing teaching and learning environments and content-delivery methods
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, in the best interests of the students
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and respond to students’ legitimate needs promptly
• Ability and willingness to work with students of all skill levels and academic backgrounds
• Ability and willingness to perform clerical work for oneself, as necessary
• Basic leadership, budgetary, and supervisory skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Basic computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and internet use
• Basic proficiency with Canvas or a similar online course management system

General Information: Manchester University is an independent, liberal arts university with a campus in North Manchester, Ind., where approximately 1,300 students choose from at least 60 areas of undergraduate study, master's programs, and 21 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Our second campus in Fort Wayne is home to growing health science programs, including athletic training, nursing, nutrition and nutrigenomics, pharmacy, pharmacogenomics, and physical therapy.

Manchester has a distinctive commitment to developing respect for ethnic, cultural, and religious pluralism and international consciousness. Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition. As an institution rooted in the tradition of the Church of the Brethren, Manchester University values learning, faith, service, integrity, diversity, and community.

Work Schedule: Onsite classes are generally scheduled between 8 am and 5 pm. Some classes, laboratories, events, and/or meetings may be scheduled in the evening or on weekends.

To Apply: We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Apply online via ADP and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, teaching philosophy, and evidence of effective teaching. Questions can be emailed to HR@manchester.edu.


Manchester University is an equal-opportunity employer.
Applicants who further diversify our faculty and staff are warmly welcome.

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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