Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

Job Description

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Working Title:
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice (AA28027)
Institution:
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Classification Title:
State University Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
209: Inter Faculty Organization
City:
Mankato
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$64,963.00 - $193,146.00
Salary Type:
Depends on qualifications
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on November 12, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Position:
Tenure-Track (Probationary*)
Job Duties
The department of Criminal Justice at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a probationary, Assistant Professor beginning August 16, 2027. This position requires teaching and advising to support the undergraduate and graduate programs in the Criminal Justice Department. This position requires active engagement in scholarship, advising of master's thesis, continuing preparation, service to the University, community and discipline.
A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.
The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university's additional locations, as assigned.
The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Criminal Justice.
All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the
IFO Master Agreement
)
This position will advise majors in any of the criminal justice emphases.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all.
Completed Juris Doctorate or a completed Master's degree (M.A., M.P.A or M.S.) in Police Studies, Public Administration, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology or related field with research in the field of Criminal Justice.
Documented experience with college-level teaching and/or criminal justice training instruction in a face-to-face environment.
Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse student population and apply an equity lens to criminal justice classes and students including social justice and/or anti-racism.
A minimum of five years of service as a sworn, licensed law enforcement officer in the United States at the local, state, county, or federal level, or employee of an affiliated criminal justice organization or institution.
Preferred Qualification
Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and presentation skills.
Completed doctorate or ABD (Ph.D., Ed.D. or Doctor of Public Administration) in Law Enforcement, Police Studies, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or any discipline with related research to the field of Criminal Justice.
Candidate must be in good standing with their professional licensing organization, if applicable.
Demonstrated service in the community and criminal justice profession.
Demonstrated commitment to the development of students who are culturally responsive in the field of criminal justice.
Demonstrated ability to teach a minimum of four of the following courses: Intro to Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Courts and Judicial Decisions, MN Laws, Rules, and Statues, Criminal Investigations, Peacekeeping and Community Relations, Peace Officers and Human Behavior, Peace Officer Communications, Peace Officers Stress and Wellness, Victims/Survivors: Criminal Justice Response, Comparative Criminal Justice Systems.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching using technology in the classroom and teaching online courses.
Application Procedures:
A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.
Cover Letter
Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information for three (3) references
Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
A brief (no more than one-page) response to the following: Provide a specific example from your professional or academic experience that demonstrates your ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds. In your response, describe the actions you took to foster an environment that was inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all. What was the outcome, and what did you learn from the experience?
A one (1) page statement of your teaching philosophy
A one (1) page statement of your research/scholarly interests
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Pat Nelson
Criminal Justice
Minnesota State University, Mankato
109 Morris Hall
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-1207
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email:
pat.nelson@mnsu.edu

Other Requirements
The University may be able to provide employment visa sponsorship for qualified candidates, subject to USCIS guidelines and eligibility requirements.
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years' worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at:
http://mankato.mnsu.edu/safety/
. You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing
security@mnsu.edu
.
Additional Information
The Department of Criminal Justice is grounded in the faculty belief that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with a broad range of ideas come together. The Criminal Justice program is a collaborative program that has one degree, with three emphases, and approximately 450 students. The Corrections emphasis is an experiential learning-based program that grounds students in theory and best practices and also requires a field experience component. The Policing emphasis is accredited through the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Board as a Professional Peace Officer Education Program and is the largest pre-professional law enforcement four-year program in Minnesota. The department also has a Master's Program in Criminal Justice that has just started the third year and is slowly growing. We currently have ten full-time faculty members who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and preparing students to become culturally responsive criminal justice professionals. In addition, the Criminal Justice Department has a full-time academic advisor and a Field Experiences Coordinator.
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at:
www.mnsu.edu
*The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
University Demographics
Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:
· Enhancing access and student success.
· Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
· Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.
Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here:
https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html
.
Destination 2030
, the University's strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023, commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied

Minimum Qualifications

Completed Juris Doctorate or a completed Master's degree (M.A., M.P.A or M.S.) in Police Studies, Public Administration, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology or related field with research in the field of Criminal Justice. Documented experience with college-level teaching and/or criminal justice training instruction in a face-to-face environment. Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse student population and apply an equity lens to criminal justice classes and students including social justice and/or anti-racism. A minimum of five years of service as a sworn, licensed law enforcement officer in the United States at the local, state, county, or federal level, or employee of an affiliated criminal justice organization or institution.