Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminal Justice / Tenure Track Job at Westfield State University, Westfield, MA

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  • Westfield State University
  • Westfield, MA

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About Westfield State University:


In 1839, Westfield State University was founded on the ideals of Horace Mann who sought to improve society through education. We were the first public education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. The spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies contributing to the development of knowledge, skills, and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens.


Westfield State is a highly residential campus with approximately 55% of our 3,100 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Springfield, Northampton, and Amherst with a selection of museums, theater, collegiate and minor league sports, hiking trails, and restaurants. The University is within 1.5 hours of Boston and Albany and within 3 hours of New York City and the Green Mountain range of Vermont.


Thank You for Your Interest in Becoming a Westfield State Community Member


You are welcome here. You can advance your career and make a difference here. We invite you to bring your whole self and talents to Westfield State University. The University seeks applicants whose record of teaching, student advising, research, and administration positions them to contribute to the everyday practice of our institutional values.


Our Values


Westfield State commits to values that strengthen a common bond among all members of our community and promotes a rich campus environment.
  • Embrace Diversity - We treat all members of our community with dignity and respect.
  • Maintain Excellence and Integrity - We maintain excellence and integrity in all that we do.
  • Collaborate with Each Other - We make decisions in a transparent and collaborative manner.
  • Provide Accessible Education - We commit to providing an accessible, affordable public higher education for all.
  • Build a Strong Community - We are inclusive and ensure equity, supporting the personal development of all community members, and embracing multiple perspectives.
  • Engage the Outside Community - We support civic engagement in local, regional, and global initiatives.

Job Description:



Campus Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

State Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor

Department: Criminal Justice

Job Code: HA3200

FLSA Status: Exempt

Funding: 7115-0100

Bargaining Unit: MSCA

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Tenure Track

Timeframe: Academic Year


Shift: Regular Academic Class Schedule

Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

Supervision Received: Reports directly to the chair of the Criminal Justice Department

Supervision Exercised: None

Salary: $70,000 to $95,000 Annually (salary commensurate with education and experience)


General Statement of Duties:
The Department of Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure-track position with a specialization in an emerging field of criminal justice (e.g. cybercrime, forensics, crime scene investigation, fraud investigation) at the Assistant/Associate Professor level beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. The Department seeks an energetic educator with a commitment to teaching and learning, rooted in a broad-based liberal arts education and the social science tradition of critical inquiry.


Westfield State University is proud to be a teaching university, where faculty are encouraged to develop innovative pedagogy for the classroom.


Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but not limited to:
  • Teaching load is 24 credits each year, typically 12 credits each semester.
  • Provide excellence in teaching across different modalities including face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes.
  • Development and teaching of undergraduate courses
  • Expected to engage in scholarly activity, which can take many different forms.
  • Provide academic advising and other support to students; opportunities to advise student research are available and encouraged.
  • Expected to offer service to the department, university, and community.
  • Opportunities for teaching at the graduate level in the Master of Science and Master of Public Administration programs exist.
The Department of Criminal Justice at Westfield State University is the first such program in Massachusetts and is considered a premier program in the Commonwealth with more than 6,500 alumni. The program is also highly recognized in the Northeast region. The University's degree programs in Criminal Justice have 500 undergraduates and 75 master's students (MS).


Requirements:



Required Qualifications:
  • Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching.
  • A Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology or a related discipline is required; ABD may be considered; JD alone will not be considered.

Additional Information:



Salary:


Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage .


Employee Benefits:


Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.
  • Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
  • Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
  • Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
  • Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
  • Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage .
Disability Accommodations


Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.


Background Check


Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.


Application Instructions:



An online application is required. A complete application includes:
  • Cover Letter*
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Unofficial copy of transcripts of highest degree
  • Statement of teaching philosophy with areas for continuing scholarship
  • Contact information for three reference letter providers**
Notes:


* In your cover letter please include the ways in which you would advance diversity and inclusion in your classroom and at the University.


** Contact information for three reference letter providers should be completed on the reference form. Applicants that are using Interfolio for an existing confidential letter of recommendation should provide the Interfolio based email address (e.g. ref1@interfolio.com).


Application deadline: Review of applications will begin (next month i.e. January 2025). The job will remain open until finalists have been selected.


NOTE: If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk . The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.
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