Position Details
Position Information
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Educator: University Mission The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The Universitys mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at https://www.scranton.edu/about/jesuit-tradition/index.shtml.
Department: Sociology, CJ & Criminology
Job Purpose Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Immigration sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
The University of Scranton Department of Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity & Sociology invites applications for a one-year, full-time appointment at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor beginning in August 2026.
For further information about the Department of Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity & Sociology, visit our web page at https://www.scranton.edu/academics/cj/cj-criminology/index.shtml.
Essential Duties The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses in:
The applicant will have the opportunity to teach and develop additional courses within other areas of interest as aligned with programmatic needs determined by departmental faculty. The standard teaching load is 21 credits across fall and spring semesters.
Minimum Education Requirements
Preferred Education
Minimum Job Experience Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Years of Experience
Schedule
Rank: Visiting Duration: One Year Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must provide evidence of effective teaching and a commitment to service that will support the mission of the University of Scranton.
Application Process
Contact Information Please direct inquiries to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Michael Jenkins, at michael.jenkins@scranton.edu.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents