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SummaryFaculty members are responsible for providing students with a rich, relevant and engaging academic experience. The faculty role encompasses teaching, student outcomes assessment, curriculum development, student advising, and university service. Faculty continuously engage in professional development while maintaining current expertise in the applicable content area and developing students through effective and innovative teaching and learning practices.The Criminal Justice degree program is an interdisciplinary liberal arts program grounded in the social sciences and the humanities. The successful applicant will be academically qualified to teach a variety of courses in criminal justice and related fields, such as sociology, political science, psychology, law or cyber security, and to assist in the development of experiential learning opportunities for students.Essential Job FunctionsDemonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline or professionUses strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and prepares and delivers current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating mannerContinually assesses course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learningUses formative and summative assessments of student learning within assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomesEstablishes a student and advisor relationship that provides guidance with regard to program choices and career possibilities and supports student educational growth through guided decision makingSupports the university's outcomes initiatives by working to refine and revise course assignments and evaluation tools and leading or participating in data analysis discussions to make program and course improvementsFacilitates development and revision of programs and courses, assuring alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives and content, as well as university curriculum standardsAttends commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, department meetings, committee meetings, professional development programs, and other university events, as applicableSupports student enrollment and retention by participating in university events, advising student clubs and organizations, and assisting with admissions activitiesAdheres to and fulfills the responsibilities of all faculty members as outlined in the faculty manualPerforms other duties as assignedRequired QualificationsGraduate degree in criminal justice or a related field of study from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales UniversityExperience with teaching at the college levelProfessional work experience in the field of criminal justice or related industry experience Preferred QualificationsPh.D. in criminal justice or a related field of study Expertise and/or experience in the area of cybercrime and digital forensicsPlease Note: Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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