Lecturer of Criminal Justice – Kennesaw State University

Faculty Opportunity: Lecturer of Criminal Justice – Kennesaw State University

• Institution: Kennesaw State University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Norman J. Radow College of Humanities & Social Sciences

• Job ID: 304035

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month, Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Lecturer

• Specialization: Criminal Justice

• Workload: 90% Teaching, 10% Service

• Standard Teaching Load: 5/4 per academic year

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: Kennesaw / Marietta, Georgia, United States

• Application Deadline: January 15, 2027 – Full Consideration Date

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

Overview of Role

Kennesaw State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer of Criminal Justice in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice.

The position is primarily teaching-focused, with responsibilities across undergraduate Criminal Justice courses, student engagement, departmental service, and community outreach.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach required undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice.

• Teach upper-level electives or specialty courses as needed.

• Deliver courses in:

  • Face-to-face format

  • Hybrid format

  • Online format

• Teach classes of varying sizes, including large sections.

• Teach across Kennesaw and/or Marietta campuses.

• Maintain a standard teaching load of 5/4 per academic year.

• Participate in departmental, college, and university service.

• Attend program-related events.

• Engage with local community partners.

• Participate in professional activities related to Criminal Justice.

Alternate workload structures may be possible for faculty engaged in High Impact Practices or large-section teaching.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in:

  • Criminal Justice

  • Closely related discipline

• OR Juris Doctor (JD)

• Experience teaching at the collegiate level.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience teaching face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.

• Experience implementing active learning methods.

• Experience teaching classes with more than 100 students.

• Experience developing online course content.

• Experience designing:

  • Instructional templates

  • Learning activities

  • Assessments

  • Digital learning resources

• Experience with High Impact Practices such as:

  • Co-ops

  • Internships

  • Writing-intensive courses

  • Low- or no-cost courses

  • Global learning

Nature of Appointment

• Full-time faculty position

• Non-tenure-track

• Nine-month contract

• Lecturer rank

• Work performed in the State of Georgia

• Preferred start date: August 2027

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter – maximum 2 pages

3. Unofficial Transcripts

4. Names, Phone Numbers, and Email Addresses of at least Three References

5. Summary of Teaching Evaluations / Teaching Effectiveness

6. Teaching Philosophy Statement – maximum 2 pages

Official transcripts and international credential evaluations will be required upon hire where applicable.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Process

• Job ID: 304035

• Full Consideration Date: January 15, 2027

• Review of applications begins immediately.

• Contact: Beverly Reece

• Email: breece11@kennesaw.edu
  

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