Peru State College
Instructor/Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Peru State College, Peru, Illinois, United States, 61354
Instructor/Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Special Instructions to Applicant Job is subject to veterans' preference.
Please submit completed application, resume, cover letter, and transcripts.
Job Summary
Position:
Instructor/Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Focus:
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Department:
School of Professional Studies
Date Opened:
Consideration of applications begins immediately.
Starting Date:
August 2026
General Summary Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College.
Essential Duties
Contribute to students’ academic growth and development:
Teaching:
Have knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject
Maintain competence in the assigned field of specialization and exhibit professional competence in the classroom, studio or laboratory
Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
Maintain respect for the student and the student’s posture as a learner
Organize course and subject matter to acquaint all students with the course requirements including specific objectives, and methods of evaluation
Organize course presentations through short-term and long-range outcomes
Present abstract ideas and theories clearly
Conduct classroom presentations and activities utilizing methods appropriate to reach students of varying educational/experiential backgrounds and learning styles
Actively engage students in lectures, discussions or laboratories
Coordinate handouts, video and/or online materials and/or articles to update course content
Incorporate new methodologies in teaching and technology into classes
Encourage student to think for themselves
Be flexible and innovative with teaching styles and approaches, as appropriate to the class
Be reliable in meeting scheduled responsibilities
Be accessible to students; post and maintain office hours
Provide regular and timely assessment of student progress
Be fair in examinations and grading
Participate in program assessment and catalog revisions
Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, revise and update existing courses to maintain relevant and current content
Participate in program review and updating requirements
Advising students:
Be knowledgeable about college policies and program requirements
Help students plan programs of study
Provide students with advice on academic issues and career counseling, tutoring, and other academic support resources
Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of the departmental enrollment management plan, including serving directly in student recruitment, retention, and success strategies
Schedule and maintain availability for student advising
Establish and maintain timely communication with advisees
Provide leadership and supervision for student organizations and activities
Professional Achievement and continual preparation and study through scholarly and creative activity:
Participate in academic organizations related to teaching assignment
Give scholarly and/or creative presentations, workshops or performances
Produce scholarly and/or creative materials such as original or applied research, manuscripts, articles, book reviews, musical arrangements, or works of art
Engage in appropriate professional development to enhance performance as faculty member
Seek external funding through approved grant and contract work related to discipline, as appropriate and assigned
Provide evidence of achievement within and significance of contributions to field
Provide evidence of quality and originality of thought or work and breadth and depth of perspective
Be willing and able to continue individual development and professional productivity as a member of the faculty
Professional services rendered outside the academic discipline in ways other than teaching that contribute to the work of the College:
Participate in campus and community presentations
Serve on discipline, department, school and campus-wide committees and initiatives
Take an active role in discipline, departmental and school accreditation and reaccreditation activities, as appropriate and assigned
Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, consistent with the role and mission of the institution, school and department
Sponsor student organizations, as appropriate and assigned, and participate in student-based activities
Provide leadership in professional organizations and/or good citizenship in the community at large
Foster and sustain collegial relations with campus, community and profession
Secondary Duties Other duties as assigned by Dean.
About Us Peru State College’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in the hills of historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State offers a unique mix of innovative online and traditional classroom undergraduate and graduate programs, including online graduate degrees in education and organizational management. Member institution of the Nebraska State College System.
Required Qualifications Master’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, or a related area, with a minimum of 15 hours of graduate coursework in criminal justice or sociology; online and classroom teaching experience; and experience and/or interest in increasing student success and engagement, particularly of underrepresented students.
Preferred Qualifications Terminal degree in criminal justice, sociology, or a related area. Professional experience in criminal justice or law enforcement.
Completion of a terminal degree is required for a tenure track position.
Compliance Requirements Background Check
Information at a Glance Req Id: 2057 | Org Unit: School of Professional Studies | PSC Tenure: Open Until Filled: Yes | Union: State College Education Association (SCEA) | Job Location: Peru, NE 68421 | Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications | Job Type: Full-Time | Worksite Eligibility: On-site | Benefits Eligible: Yes | Job Alerts Link: For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: hr@peru.edu
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
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All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Special Instructions to Applicant Job is subject to veterans' preference.
Please submit completed application, resume, cover letter, and transcripts.
Job Summary
Position:
Instructor/Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Focus:
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Department:
School of Professional Studies
Date Opened:
Consideration of applications begins immediately.
Starting Date:
August 2026
General Summary Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College.
Essential Duties
Contribute to students’ academic growth and development:
Teaching:
Have knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject
Maintain competence in the assigned field of specialization and exhibit professional competence in the classroom, studio or laboratory
Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
Maintain respect for the student and the student’s posture as a learner
Organize course and subject matter to acquaint all students with the course requirements including specific objectives, and methods of evaluation
Organize course presentations through short-term and long-range outcomes
Present abstract ideas and theories clearly
Conduct classroom presentations and activities utilizing methods appropriate to reach students of varying educational/experiential backgrounds and learning styles
Actively engage students in lectures, discussions or laboratories
Coordinate handouts, video and/or online materials and/or articles to update course content
Incorporate new methodologies in teaching and technology into classes
Encourage student to think for themselves
Be flexible and innovative with teaching styles and approaches, as appropriate to the class
Be reliable in meeting scheduled responsibilities
Be accessible to students; post and maintain office hours
Provide regular and timely assessment of student progress
Be fair in examinations and grading
Participate in program assessment and catalog revisions
Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, revise and update existing courses to maintain relevant and current content
Participate in program review and updating requirements
Advising students:
Be knowledgeable about college policies and program requirements
Help students plan programs of study
Provide students with advice on academic issues and career counseling, tutoring, and other academic support resources
Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of the departmental enrollment management plan, including serving directly in student recruitment, retention, and success strategies
Schedule and maintain availability for student advising
Establish and maintain timely communication with advisees
Provide leadership and supervision for student organizations and activities
Professional Achievement and continual preparation and study through scholarly and creative activity:
Participate in academic organizations related to teaching assignment
Give scholarly and/or creative presentations, workshops or performances
Produce scholarly and/or creative materials such as original or applied research, manuscripts, articles, book reviews, musical arrangements, or works of art
Engage in appropriate professional development to enhance performance as faculty member
Seek external funding through approved grant and contract work related to discipline, as appropriate and assigned
Provide evidence of achievement within and significance of contributions to field
Provide evidence of quality and originality of thought or work and breadth and depth of perspective
Be willing and able to continue individual development and professional productivity as a member of the faculty
Professional services rendered outside the academic discipline in ways other than teaching that contribute to the work of the College:
Participate in campus and community presentations
Serve on discipline, department, school and campus-wide committees and initiatives
Take an active role in discipline, departmental and school accreditation and reaccreditation activities, as appropriate and assigned
Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, consistent with the role and mission of the institution, school and department
Sponsor student organizations, as appropriate and assigned, and participate in student-based activities
Provide leadership in professional organizations and/or good citizenship in the community at large
Foster and sustain collegial relations with campus, community and profession
Secondary Duties Other duties as assigned by Dean.
About Us Peru State College’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in the hills of historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State offers a unique mix of innovative online and traditional classroom undergraduate and graduate programs, including online graduate degrees in education and organizational management. Member institution of the Nebraska State College System.
Required Qualifications Master’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, or a related area, with a minimum of 15 hours of graduate coursework in criminal justice or sociology; online and classroom teaching experience; and experience and/or interest in increasing student success and engagement, particularly of underrepresented students.
Preferred Qualifications Terminal degree in criminal justice, sociology, or a related area. Professional experience in criminal justice or law enforcement.
Completion of a terminal degree is required for a tenure track position.
Compliance Requirements Background Check
Information at a Glance Req Id: 2057 | Org Unit: School of Professional Studies | PSC Tenure: Open Until Filled: Yes | Union: State College Education Association (SCEA) | Job Location: Peru, NE 68421 | Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications | Job Type: Full-Time | Worksite Eligibility: On-site | Benefits Eligible: Yes | Job Alerts Link: For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: hr@peru.edu
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
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