SPAS - Criminology Professor

The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, is seeking applicants for a full-time non-tenure track position in the Department of Criminology for the 2026-2027 academic year in the School of Professional and Applied Sciences. Salary corresponds to experience and educational credentials.

Specific Job Duties:

• Teaching courses in Quantitative Methods, Research Methods, and other courses in Criminology that best fits the department’s needs and the candidates qualifications.
• Collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, supervising student research projects, service to the University and community, and engaging in scholarly activity.  
• Applying best practices to facilitate teaching and learning processes and principles with a commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Documenting student learning, interpreting outcomes, and recording grades.
• Assisting with student recruitment, admission, and retention.
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate student, instructor, course, and program documentation.
• Establishing and maintaining professional and ethical boundaries with students, co-workers, and others in all learning environments.
• Participating in University service and events.
• Perform other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Dean. 

Required Qualifications/Education:

• The ideal candidate will have a background in criminology, and will be expected to teach research methods, as well as quantitative methods. A background in law enforcement is preferred as well as PhD in criminology, or a master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours in criminology.
• Teaching experience as either an instructor or teaching assistant

Candidates may show interest in this position by submitting to the Human Resources Jobs Page the following:

• A completed application
• A cover letter to include a statement of your Teaching Philosophy with a statement on your approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
• Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted; however, official transcripts are required upon an offer and acceptance of position)
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Note: multiple documents may be uploaded to either the CV or Cover Letter button. Questions can be directed to Dr. Ken Wagner.

Benefits:

• Generous sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.

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Teaching Load: 

• The normal teaching load is 9 hours per semester, consisting of upper-level courses.

Salary: Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience

To ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received by May 1, 2025. Review of applications and materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The selected candidate must successfully complete a background check that is satisfactory to the University.

We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg’s efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.

The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.

The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.