Visiting Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, & Sociology

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Animation, College Level Faculty, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Internet Security, Military, Past Due Accounts, Philosophy, Sociology, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Scranton, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position Details

Position Information

  • Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor
  • Department: Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity & Sociology

Non-Discrimination Statement The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests, and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on:

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  • Marital status
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  • Citizenship status
  • Any other status protected by applicable law.

Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.

The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy (NDAH Policy) or the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy (SHSM Policy). Anyone who has questions about the above-referenced policies or wishes to report a possible violation of one of the policies should contact:

Elizabeth M. Garcia Title IX Coordinator Office of Institutional Compliance & Title IX Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315 elizabeth.garcia@scranton.edu 570-941-6645 https://www.scranton.edu/compliance-titleix

The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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:

  • American Corrections
  • Community-Based Corrections
  • Juvenile Delinquency

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

  • Applicants are required to have a masters degree in criminology, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
  • ABD (All But Dissertation) candidates may apply.
  • A terminal degree (Ph.D.) is preferred.
  • The J.D. is not considered a terminal degree for this position.

Preferred Education

  • (See Minimum Education Requirements)

Minimum Job Experience Requirements

  • (See Preferred Qualifications)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous teaching experience in an academic setting is preferred.

Years of Experience

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Schedule

  • Full-Time
  • Annual Schedule: 9 Months

Rank: Visiting Duration: One Year Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Posting Details

  • Posting Number: F00593P
  • Open Date: 03/06/2026
  • Close Date: Open Until Filled
  • Yes: Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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

  • Apply online at https://universityofscranton.jobs.com.
  • Please submit:
  • A letter of interest
  • Contact information for 3 references
  • A current C.V.
  • Three letters of recommendation must be submitted prior to a campus visit.

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

  • Required Documents:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Reference Contact Information
  • Letter of Interest
  • Optional Documents:
  • Other Document

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