Criminal Justice Faculty

AVAILABLE: Immediately. this is a full-time, benefit eligible position. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

SALARY/RANK: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Investigation, or a related field, with five or more years of work experience in such a field preferred.

The successful candidate should have professional experience in law enforcement and forensic/crime scene investigation at the federal, state, local, or private level. Experience working at the State or Federal levels preferred but not required. Certification such as International Association for Identification (IAI) or other certification is desirable.

A commitment to student-centered, "hands-on" learning, together with a general knowledge of all aspects of criminal justice and maintaining a general knowledge of evolving case law. Demonstrated experience in teaching. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong Christian faith, a commitment to the University's Mission, and a demonstrated commitment to that faith, through his/her professional responsibilities, relationships and the mentoring of students.

As a Christian University, Waynesburg University hires as full-time faculty only persons who profess faith in Jesus Christ and demonstrate that faith in a manner consistent with the mission and institutional commitments of the University

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will teach 12 or more credit hours per semester in the areas of Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation.

Subject areas will include Criminal Investigations, Private Security, Crime Scene Investigation, and other related courses. Additional responsibilities include assisting the Forensic Sciences Program Director in coordinating forensic investigation research projects. Duties include serving as an advisor to criminal justice and forensic science/investigation majors; assisting with internship and career placement; participating in extracurricular activities and programs; assisting with the recruitment of prospective students; serving on faculty committees; assisting with curriculum development, and performing other duties as needed. Additional duties to be discussed may include serving as coordinator and scheduling trainings and events at the Center for Criminal Justice and Forensics.

THE UNIVERSITY: Waynesburg University is a Christian higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs both on the Waynesburg Campus and in adult centers in the Pittsburgh region.

Directed by its Christian values, the University provides opportunities for scholarship, leadership and service to all of our students through an academic foundation for life-long learning and compassionate contribution to others. Special care is taken to employ people who embody the values and perspectives of the institution in their teaching, their personal lives, and their relationships with students. The University is guided by a sound strategic vision and has served as a leader in service-learning, technology applications and student-centered learning among higher education institutions.

The Waynesburg campus is located one hour from Pittsburgh. Waynesburg University is a member of the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities (APCU).

APPLICATION PROCESS: Candidates must submit a resume/cv, letter of interest, along with a written statement that articulates how the candidate intends to demonstrate his/her Christian faith through the Mission of the University, his/her professional responsibilities, relationships and the mentoring of students.

Also include names/addresses/phone numbers of five references. Include transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable initially).

Apply to: Human Resources Office, Waynesburg University, 51 West College Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 (Email: hr@waynesburg.edu)