Lecturer in Criminal Justice

Job Title: Lecturer in Criminal Justice Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 298066 About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. Job Summary The Department of Criminal Justice at The University of North Georgia invites applications for a Full-Time Permanent Lecturer of Criminal Justice at the Dahlonega campus. The contract is issued on a yearly basis and can be renewed. The workload may require travel across campuses, teaching at off-campus teaching sites, and online teaching. Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions. As a public institution, the university¿s ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees. If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470. Responsibilities Teach 5 (five) undergraduate Criminal Justice courses per semester. Teaching schedule may include assignments on other campuses, evening or on-line classes. Required Qualifications Master's degree in criminal justice, criminalistics, criminology, police administration or a closely related field at the time of appointment, or a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a closely related field is preferred. Experience teaching policing at the university or college level. Successful candidates should be able to teach one or more of the following courses, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Law Enforcement, Juvenile Justice, and Corrections. Ability to work collaboratively with all campus constituencies. Required Documents to Attach Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts Contact information for three professional references USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18\_personnel\_conduct . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 . Institutional Values The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php Conditions of Employment Offers of em