Special Information

• This 9 month position is located in Yuma, Arizona.

About the Department/College

Northern Arizona University - Yuma Branch Campus is conducting a search to fill a Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor (non-tenure), academic year generalist position in Criminal Justice Administration. This position is expected to be continuing with potential for promotion. Renewal is contingent on performance, continued funding and departmental needs.

The Yuma Branch Campus of Northern Arizona University is located on the grounds of Arizona Western College, the local community college, in Yuma, AZ. Yuma is a vibrant community of about 210,000 residents that combines small-town charm with big-city amenities. Located along the Colorado River near the U.S.–Mexico border, Yuma offers stunning views of mountain ranges and thriving agricultural landscapes. With a strong regional economy and a welcoming community, it’s an ideal place to build a career and a life. Plus, San Diego, Palm Springs, and Phoenix are all within a three-hour drive, giving residents easy access to world-class cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

About the Position

Northern Arizona University - Yuma Branch Campus is conducting a search to fill a Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor (non-tenure), academic year generalist position in Criminal Justice Administration. This position is expected to be continuing with potential for promotion. Renewal is contingent on performance, continued funding and departmental needs.

The primary focus of this position is to teach upper-division criminal justice courses for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration program at the Yuma campus, as well as online. A strong connection to the discipline of Criminal Justice is expected. The program aims to provide students with a professional education that prepares them to work or pursue graduate education in the fields of criminal justice. Community engagement and real-world experience are encouraged to help students develop the necessary, practical, and critical thinking skills needed in law enforcement, corrections, the courts, and community corrections. The position requires participation in teaching, service, and professional development activities. Courses may include fieldwork, those aligned with the successful applicant’s areas of expertise, and classes that meet departmental needs. A successful annual review will be based on demonstrated engagement with the discipline, positive teaching evaluations, and service to the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Lecturer

• A master's degree in criminology, criminal justice, justice studies, or a closely related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment.
• The equivalent of one year (2 semesters) of college or university level teaching (at least 6 credit hours per semester)
• Ability to teach in person and online (synchronous and asynchronous).

Assistant Teaching Professor

• A doctoral degree in criminology, criminal justice, justice studies, or a closely related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment.
• The equivalent of one year (2 semesters) of college or university level teaching (at least 6 credit hours per semester)
• Ability to teach in person and online (synchronous and asynchronous).

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to teach undergraduate courses for the major, possible courses including Introduction to Crime and Justice, the Courts, Justice and the Media, Law Enforcement Administration, Corrections, Criminology, and Senior Capstone.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching remote courses to complement face-to-face instruction.
• Practical experience working with criminal justice or juvenile justice agencies.
• Proficiency in elementary Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the needs related to public education.
• Knowledge of learning management system.
• Knowledge of instructional design, effective pedagogy, team teaching, and innovative learning methodologies.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning in traditional and hybrid classroom environments.
• Knowledge of online course development and delivery.
• Knowledge of current trends in higher education and demographic trends.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, budget development, fiscal planning, and management techniques.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory and leadership practices.

Skills

• Program development skills.
• Effective leadership and active listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
  
  

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Facilitates learning in multiple modalities.
• Offers content courses to augment department curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teaches a wide variety of courses.
• Advocates for faculty, staff, and students in the department.
• Recruits, advises, and mentors undergraduate or graduate students.
• Teaches and works effectively with members at all levels of the University.
• Engages with and leads collaborative multi- and inter-disciplinary teams.
• Works in a collaborative environment with faculty, staff, and students.
• Organizes and coordinates others in developing, implementing, and evaluating short- and long-term goals, standards, curriculum, and programs.

Compensation

Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

Applications should be recieved by date listed above. Late applications will not be considered.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page.

Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):
1. a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
2. a curriculum vitae; and
3. names and contact information for three references.

Please do not include any other documents as they will not be considered.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.