Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Each faculty member at Tusculum University is an integral part of teaching and mentoring students and enacting the University’s mission, which is as follows:

“Building on a rich Presbyterian heritage and a pioneering spirit, Tusculum University provides an active and experiential education within a caring Christian environment to inspire civic engagement, enrich personal lives, and equip career-ready professionals.”

In support of that mission, faculty should advance all components of the mission statement. This includes the university’s faith-based tradition, which emphasizes closeness of faculty-student involvement, both within and without the classroom, in order to cultivate citizenship, Christian character and practical wisdom among members of the University community. As a part of that mission, the university is committed to creating a campus climate in which the Christian faith is reasonably and persuasively presented and in which the university offers a program of quality education in the liberal arts and sciences with the concept of the wholeness of life as interpreted by the Christian faith.

With that in mind, faculty are responsible for providing quality in-class instruction, mentoring students outside the classroom, serving on university committees, and engaging in other service that helps to further the University’s mission. Tusculum faculty are responsible for teaching a minimum of 12-15 credits (pending rank) in each of the fall and spring semesters, advising, service, scholarship, and professional development.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 18 graduate hours in the discipline required
• Practitioner experience in the field (local, state or federal law enforcement) is strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or PhD preferred
• Mastery of technological competencies that facilitate 21st century literacies preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach lectures & labs as assigned by the Assistant Dean
• Produce syllabi for each course section per the requirements outlined in the Faculty Handbook and any additional requirements outlined by the Assistant Dean
• Keep careful attendance records for all enrolled students between the first day of classes and the published census date
• Keep office hours (physically when possible and virtually otherwise) at least 5 regular hours per week
• Serve on university committees, attend Faculty Assemblies, and engage in other faculty duties as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Actively further the University’s mission of providing “an active and experiential education within a caring Christian environment to inspire civic engagement, enrich personal lives, and equip career-ready professionals.”

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Tusculum University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Tusculum participates in E-Verify and observes the guidelines as a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace. Applicants will be required to submit to and complete (1) substance abuse testing at a laboratory chosen by Tusculum University and (2) an employment background check, which includes a criminal background check, employment verification, license verification (if applicable), and credit history (if applicable). If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Only online applications will be accepted. Send a cover letter, CV, copies of transcripts, name and contact information of 3-5 references, and Tusculum University application (located at the top of the web page https://tuemail.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/TU+Employment+Application.pdf electronically to turesume@tusculum.edu Attn: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice.