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Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

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 Job Title
 
 
 Criminal Justice Administration, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
 
 
 
 Department
 
 
 
 Criminal Justice Administration
 
 
 University Expectation
 
 
 MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
 
 
 Salary
 
 
 The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
 
 
 
 Job Summary/Basic Function
 
 
 
 The Department of Criminal Justice Administration at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#121020) at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment. The contract may be renewed annually based on available funding, demonstrated need, and satisfactory performance as assessed by annual evaluations. The appointment start date is August 1, 2026.
 
 
 Teaching responsibilities include a combination of undergraduate courses in Introduction to Criminal Justice, Judicial Process, Criminal Investigations, and other courses as determined by department needs. The successful candidate is expected to teach courses on-site and online and to be regularly available to students during office hours. In addition, the successful candidate must be a resident of Tennessee by the appointment date and occasionally meet with the department chair or administrators. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the faculty member. Before beginning online courses, the lecturer must receive the appropriate training to teach online courses for MTSU.
 
 
 Required Education
 
 
 A master&rsquo;s degree in criminal justice or a closely related field, or a juris doctor, is required by the appointment date. Closely related fields include, but are not limited to, criminology, sociology, emergency management, and homeland security.
 
 
 
 Required Related Experience
 
 
 
 A minimum of four courses of prior college-level teaching experience is required.
 
 
 Other Desirables
 
 
 Applicants with prior employment in law, law enforcement, corrections, homeland security, or emergency management, or with experience teaching using Canvas, will receive special consideration.
 
 
 Documents Needed to Apply
 
 
 To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy.
 
 
 Special Instruction to Applicants
 
 
 For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
 
 
 If you need help with the application process, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Lee Wade at Lee.Wade@mtsu.edu.
 
 
 
 MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
 
 
 
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 Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
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 13 paid University holidays
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 Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
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 Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
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 Educational benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependents
 
 
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 MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
 
 
 Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
 
 
 MTSU is a Tobacco &amp; Drug-Free campus.
 
 
 This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
 
 
 
 For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:
 
 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
 
 
 
 Application Review Date:
 
 05/07/2026
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Criminal Justice Administration, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty