Faculty - Criminal Justice

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach across the curriculum in a Master's program both in a traditional and online setting. Previous teaching and curriculum development experience is desired. In addition, the candidate will be expected to participate in the recruitment and advisement of students, serve on departmental and university committees, promote program development, contribute to assessment efforts, and advise student organizations. Candidates must be committed to the Christian mission of Southeastern University and excellence in Criminal Justice education.

Responsibilities will include:
Teaching in the classroom and online across the criminal justice curriculum

Developing criminal justice curriculum and syllabi

Advising criminal justice undergraduate students

Demonstrating a commitment to community and university service

Serving on university and department committees as assigned

Representing the criminal justice program to professional criminal justice organizations and associations

Collaborating with various professional agencies

Maintaining a full-time faculty teaching load (15 credit hours/semester)

Actively engage in scholarship

Integrating a Christian worldview throughout the curriculum

Salary and Rank: Commensurate with experience.

Starting Date: The appointment carries a full-time, one year contract from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The academic year begins August 1, 2025 and runs through May 31, 2026.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Dean, College of Social Sciences and Humanities; Department Chair

Supervisory Responsibility: May supervise some graduate assistants, teaching assistants or other student employees.

All remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position. Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function.

LOCATION

Lakeland, Main Campus

Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in any discipline with a Master's in Criminal Justice or related field from a regionally accredited college/university
Over five years of practical experience in the criminal justice field
Commitment to Christian faith integration in and out of the classroom
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level
Strong interpersonal skills
Over seven years of practical experience in the criminal justice system
Involvement in community collaborations within the criminal justice system
Previous online development and instruction
Rank will be assigned based on candidate qualifications

Knowledge

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Academic Processes - Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology.
• Clerical - Knowledge of office administrative procedures including word processing, managing files and records, typing, and other office procedures.
• Computer - Knowledge of basic computer processes including word processing, web browsing, Google enterprise software (Google docs, Google sheets, etc.), and Microsoft Office including Basic Microsoft Excel.

Skills

• Critical Thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to look at different types of information in order to make conclusions and work through problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Research - Locates key facts and information in order to learn more about different types of information.
• Interpersonal Skills - Communicates and interacts with people effectively while being aware of social perceptions.
• Time Management - Manages ones own time to accomplish assigned tasks.
Attention to Detail - Thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed.

Abilities

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Selective Attention (Vigilance) - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of basic mathematics.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment.

• This position is considered non-essential for the purposes of Emergency Response.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand and operate a computer for extended periods of time.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

7:30 am - 5:00 pm

TRAINING

All new hires and employees transferring into a new position will have a 90-day probationary period within which to learn the functions of the job and to be evaluated. Following the probationary period, the employee can transition to regular status, have the probationary period extended in order to receive more training, or employment can be terminated. Required compliance training is as follows:

FERPA

MyFire

Other academic-specific software training, as assigned

Other safety-related training, as assigned

SAFETY

• SEU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management.
• Work-related injuries must be immediately reported to Security and Human Resources. When life or limb are at risk, please dial 911. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.
• Emergency Employees report for or must remain at work in emergency situations. Dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to this position, unless instructed otherwise by your direct supervisor or a member of the Leadership Team.

SCREENING

All full-time positions at SEU are deemed security-sensitive and require background checks. Employees required to drive their own personal vehicle, a rental car or an SEU vehicle in performance of their duties must pass an MVR records check and meet the requirements of the Universitys insurance carrier in order to meet the requirements of the position.

DISCLAIMER

SEU is an at-will employer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

SEU is committed to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All forms of discrimination against or harassment of a person because of his or her identification within a protected category are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition applies equally to conduct by and against employees, vendors, visitors, and students.

Southeastern University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. The equal opportunity policy will apply in University programs and activities, and all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. All employees of Southeastern University, by continued employment, agree to abide by the policies contained in the Employee Handbook and in the SEU Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.