What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teaching Professor, Criminal Justice position at Gannon University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
Position Title Assistant Teaching Professor, Criminal Justice
Posting Number F228P
Division Dept. Justice Studies and Human Services
Department Col.Humanities,Ed.&SocScience
Location Erie, Pa
Position Summary
The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Criminal Justice to begin August 2025. Area of specialization is open with preference to candidates with prior law enforcement experience at the local, state and/or federal level. The successful candidate will teach in-person undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice, and online graduate courses in the Master of Science in Criminalistics, will connect students with criminal justice agencies for internships and career opportunities, and should be able to integrate lived experiences into course content. Previous online teaching experience and willingness to incorporate emerging technology used in the criminal justice field is preferred.
The successful candidate will advise students and prepare them intellectually, professionally, and personally, and will be expected to engage in service to the profession and community as is appropriate to the application for and receipt of promotion at Gannon. Requirements include an earned master’s or doctoral degree in Criminal Justice or a related field (completed by time of appointment) and demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education. Candidates must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.
Gannon University is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility. Gannon is located in the heart of downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, along the shores of Lake Erie and close to businesses, organizations and government agencies that are active partners in experiential education. Erie is a major tourist destination boasting 11 beaches, a wide variety of seasonal activities, professional sports teams, a professional symphony, multiple venues for live theater and music, and many other entertainment options. Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo are within a two-hour drive.
Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites members of underrepresented groups to apply. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about Gannon visit www.gannon.edu.
Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter, CV, evidence of excellence in teaching, and the contact information for three professional references to https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/. Review of applications will begin immediately and this position will remain open until filled. The finalist will be required to submit an original transcript from the institution awarding their terminal degree. References will not be contacted without permission from applicants.
Required Qualifications
Education: An earned master’s or doctorate in Criminal Justice or a related field.
University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its strong liberal arts foundation that supports exemplary professional education programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy academic environment and necessary travel.
Work is performed in a busy classroom and office setting.
Tenure Status Teaching Track
Position Type Regular Faculty
Employment Status Full-Time
Position Length 9M
Credits Per Year 27 credits
Posting Summary
Position Title Assistant Teaching Professor, Criminal Justice
Posting Number F228P
Division Dept. Justice Studies and Human Services
Department Col.Humanities,Ed.&SocScience
Location Erie, Pa
Position Summary
The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Criminal Justice to begin August 2025. Area of specialization is open with preference to candidates with prior law enforcement experience at the local, state and/or federal level. The successful candidate will teach in-person undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice, and online graduate courses in the Master of Science in Criminalistics, will connect students with criminal justice agencies for internships and career opportunities, and should be able to integrate lived experiences into course content. Previous online teaching experience and willingness to incorporate emerging technology used in the criminal justice field is preferred.
The successful candidate will advise students and prepare them intellectually, professionally, and personally, and will be expected to engage in service to the profession and community as is appropriate to the application for and receipt of promotion at Gannon. Requirements include an earned master’s or doctoral degree in Criminal Justice or a related field (completed by time of appointment) and demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education. Candidates must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.
Gannon University is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility. Gannon is located in the heart of downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, along the shores of Lake Erie and close to businesses, organizations and government agencies that are active partners in experiential education. Erie is a major tourist destination boasting 11 beaches, a wide variety of seasonal activities, professional sports teams, a professional symphony, multiple venues for live theater and music, and many other entertainment options. Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo are within a two-hour drive.
Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites members of underrepresented groups to apply. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about Gannon visit www.gannon.edu.
Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter, CV, evidence of excellence in teaching, and the contact information for three professional references to https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/. Review of applications will begin immediately and this position will remain open until filled. The finalist will be required to submit an original transcript from the institution awarding their terminal degree. References will not be contacted without permission from applicants.
Required Qualifications
Education: An earned master’s or doctorate in Criminal Justice or a related field.
University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its strong liberal arts foundation that supports exemplary professional education programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy academic environment and necessary travel.
Work is performed in a busy classroom and office setting.
Tenure Status Teaching Track
Position Type Regular Faculty
Employment Status Full-Time
Position Length 9M
Credits Per Year 27 credits
