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AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Pennsylvania State University, Lehigh Valleycampus,invites applications forapositionin the Criminal Justice degree program, to begin January 2027 Thisadjunct opportunity has the potential foracontinuing appointment, as needed
The preferred candidateshould have both practical work experience inthe Juvenile Justice systemand relevant teaching experience.Adjunct faculty are expected to teach specified course(s) as assigned,prepare course materials,and provide support and guidance tostudents.Theideal candidate willalsohave experience working with diverse student populations anddemonstratean interest infacilitatingstudent mentoring
Theopen adjunct positionis forCRIMJ441,Juvenile Justice,15-weekcontract, on-campus,meeting Wednesday evenings.
Candidates must have a minimum ofamaster's degree in criminal justice or criminology (oraclosely related field)
Applications will be reviewedon an ongoing basis,with applications accepted until the position is filled.
To apply,submita cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, andcontact informationforthree referencesReview of the applications will beginimmediatelyand will continue until the relevant positions arefilled.
Application materialsmust besubmittedonline through hr.psu.edu/careers
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here
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