Mansfield University Home PageRegular, part-time, non-tenure track position beginning Spring 2010. The Criminal Justice Administration Department offers Bachelor and Associate Degrees in Criminal Justice Administration. It is one of the original CJA programs established in Pennsylvania and currently has approximately 280 majors.
Responsibilities
Teach Juvenile Justice and Selected Topics in Probation and Parole (both fall and spring semesters). The successful applicant is expected to effectively teach and advise a diverse student population; make professional and university service contributions; and advance Criminal Justice Administration at Mansfield University. Demonstrate excellence in teaching, continuing scholarly growth and service to the university.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements: a completed graduate degree in criminal justice and completion of a successful campus interview (which requires a teaching demonstration).
Additional requirements: five years of full-time experience as an adult or juvenile probation and/or parole officer at the county or state level; prior teaching experience at the university level; excellent communication skills (verbal and written); the ability to teach, evaluate and advise students; and completion of a successful interview which may include a teaching demonstration on a probation or parole topic. Demonstrate the elements of the Mansfield Creed (Character, Scholarship, Culture, Service) and be effective in supporting the university’s vision and mission.
Preferred: Professional experience as both a juvenile and adult probation and parole officer; professional experience as an administrator and/or supervisor in juvenile and adult probation or parole officer at the county or state level; prior university teaching experience teaching juvenile justice and special topics in probation and parole; professional memberships in national and state probation and/or parole associations; and a prior academic or professional publishing record or professional presentations addressing probation and/or parole topics. A condition of employment is an official transcript for all earned degrees and an acceptable background check report.
Essential Functions
Effective teaching and advising. Also requires scholarly growth, and service to the department, university, and community. Communicate and write effectively. Effective use of computer technology. Work cooperatively with staff, faculty and administration. Travel is required.
Status
Instructor rank. Salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications and experience. Excellent faculty benefits: http://hr.mansfield.edu/benefits.htm.
Application Procedure
Submit a letter of interest that addresses how the applicant’s qualifications/skills meet the department’s needs as detailed by the position description. Include: a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests; summary of evaluations in classroom teaching; materials that provide evidence of effective teaching; examples of scholarship; curriculum vitae; copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; three letters of reference; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Position F16-PT-2009, Human Resource Department, 109 Alumni Hall, Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA 16933 (email: searches@mansfield.edu). Application review begins immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Completion of an MU application required for interview candidates.
Setting
Located in the beautiful mountains of rural, north central Pennsylvania, Mansfield University is a regional state university in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, currently enrolling over 3,400 students, with more than 400 graduate (mostly part-time) students. Founded in 1857 as a state normal school, Mansfield University is proud of its long tradition of preparing excellent teachers in art, elementary, music, secondary, and special education. The university is located within Tioga County which is noted for its quality of life and numerous recreational opportunities. It is home to five state and federal parks, seven lakes, the Pine Creek Rail Trail, and the 50-mile long gorge of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. The university is an hour south of the Finger Lakes Wine Region of upstate New York. www.mansfield.edu