The Criminal Justice (CJ) Program at Boise State University seeks applicants for a temporary, two-year, full-time (nine month) Lecturer I. We seek a student-oriented Lecturer with experience designing and delivering learning experiences to undergraduate students. The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching four undergraduate Criminal Justice classes per semester in a range of subjects, including Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Policing, Introduction to Courts and Sentencing, Introduction to Corrections; and Victimology and Victims (among other possible classes) as needed. This is an opportunity to influence students in a meaningful way as they prepare for their careers. The work location will be in the Criminal Justice office space on the main campus of Boise State. Classes may be delivered in person, online, and/or via hybrid modality, based on the needs of the Criminal Justice program.
Department overview:
Founded in 1966, Criminal Justice is a forward leaning and historied program. It currently offers a bachelor’s (BS), a minor, and a masters (MA) in criminal justice. The BS degree is a selective entry major, as pre-CJ majors, students must complete various requirements before being admitted to the CJ major and their upper-division classes. The program serves more than 600 students with a range of in-person, online, and hybrid class offerings. Approximately 40 percent of BS graduates go on to attend law school or graduate school. Over the last 59 years, thousands of graduates of the program have gone onto jobs in victim services, policing, law and courts, corrections, and research.
The program and its 12 FT faculty are housed on the first floor of the Albertson’s Library, on the Boise State main campus. The space contains faculty offices, study and meeting space for undergraduate students, and a computer lab and office space for graduate students. The CJ faculty are a friendly and collegial group who are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
About Boise State:
Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.
We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
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Minimum qualifications:
- Masters degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field.
- Experience teaching college-level Criminal Justice or related courses.
- Experience creating course content at the college level.
- Willingness to teach courses in-person, online, and hybrid.
- Demonstrable expertise in written and oral communication skills.
- Commitment to providing students timely and meaningful feedback.
- Experience using Canvas LMS software.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with leveraging Experiential Learning techniques in the classroom.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate students interested in Criminal Justice Careers
Required application materials:
- Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
- A letter of application, outlining the applicant’s qualifications, experience, and interest in the position.
- Statement of teaching philosophy.
- Contact information for three professional references
Closing Date:
Position will close on 03/23/2025
For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. William King at billking@boisestate.edu.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary ranges from $45,000 to $50,000 (9 month contract)
Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly, renewable contract, unless noted that the position is temporary. More information about faculty contract and work days is available here.
Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):