Criminal Justice Administration, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Job Title

Criminal Justice Administration, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Department

Criminal Justice Administration

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Criminal Justice Administration at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#121040) at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment. The start date for the appointment is August 1, 2025.

Teaching responsibilities may include a combination of undergraduate courses in Introduction to Criminal Justice, Judicial Process, Criminal Investigations, and Emergency Management. The lecturer will be required to teach courses on-site and online and to be regularly available to students during office hours. Before teaching online courses, the lecturer must receive the appropriate training to teach online classes for MTSU.

Required Education

A master’s degree in criminal justice or a closely related field is required by the appointment date. Closely related fields include, but are not limited to, emergency management, homeland security, and fire science. A JD will also satisfy the required education.

Required Related Experience

Four courses of prior college-level teaching experience is required. To be credited for the experience, applicants should list each course individually on their CV. Course listings should include the employer, course title, number of credit hours, and dates of employment.

Other Desirables

Applicants with prior employment in law, law enforcement, corrections, homeland security, or emergency management will receive special consideration. In addition, applicants with experience teaching using D2L will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy.

Special Instruction to Applicants

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at . If you have position-specific questions, please contact at mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty

13 paid University holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Retirement plans

Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans

Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents Click here for additional information.

MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at .

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU,

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Application Review Date: 05/06/2025