Assistant Professor of Justice - FT

Position Summary

Mount Mary University seeks a dynamic individual to contribute to the realization of our Mission through the role of a tenure-track faculty position in the School of Arts and Sciences at the Assistant Professor level starting in August 2024.

Faculty hire will teach courses to justice majors and minors. The faculty member will also work closely with the division chair and school dean to innovate course delivery methods and develop new programs to grow enrollment.

We are a community of faculty who value relationships with our students and colleagues. The School of Arts and Sciences is interested in academically qualified candidates who will make significant contributions in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach a full-time, 12 credit hours per semester teaching load of both day and evening classes
• Demonstrate effective, student-centered teaching across a range of course offerings from introductory to upper level
• Teach a variety of course delivery formats including in-person, hybrid, and online
• Mentor students as a faculty advisor
• Support the division chair and dean in developing and revising the curriculum
• Serve on Faculty Assembly and other University committees
• Engage in ongoing scholarship and professional development (publications in peer-reviewed academic journals, academic conference presentations)
• Manifest a commitment to the University's mission and participate in University events and activities
• Provide service to the greater community
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Skills and Experience

• JD or PhD in a justice-related field is preferred; terminal degree is required
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience in higher education required
• Additional professional experience is desirable
• Ability to teach a range of courses in the justice major, including Intro to Justice, Intro to Justice Careers, Justice Capstone, and several other courses in the candidate's specialty
• Previous experience teaching a diverse student body is desired
• Embraces student centricity and diversity
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Exhibits professionalism, integrity and ethics at all times
• Willingness to promote the justice major to prospective students and to the greater Milwaukee community

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform primary duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions.

Physical Demands

• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Must reach, bend, stoop, lift
• Must sit, walk or stand
• Some repetitive motion may be required

Working Conditions

• Can be scheduled for up to 40 hours a week
• Varying workflow; sometimes stressful with high workload times of the year
• Complete work required within a limited space
• Complete work required within a limited time

To Apply

Send a complete application packet including :

• A cover letter addressing how the candidate's education and experience match the position's responsibilities and qualifications and a brief commentary on the candidate's teaching philosophy
• A current curriculum vita / resume

Additional materials required if selected for an interview :

• Three professional references with contact information
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Teaching evaluations if the applicant previously taught in higher education

Applications received by April 15, 2024 will receive full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Mount Mary University encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, and all will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other groups protected by law.

Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision, and values.

For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Mount Mary please visit

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