Lecturer Criminal Justice and Criminology

Lecturer Criminal Justice and Criminology

Job ID: 295296
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: 

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

With more than 29,500 students and 150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology provides a comprehensive examination of justice, crime, and victimization. The program offers both an in-person and fully online Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology that enrolls approximately 900 undergraduate students across all campuses and a minor with 175 students. The department also houses an in-person and online Master of Science (MS) program in Criminal Justice and Criminology with concentrations in criminal justice/criminology and cybercrime. The online MS program is ranked #28 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Further, we offer an Executive MS program in Criminal Justice for law enforcement professionals, which permits them to complete POST-certified coursework in flexible modules. Finally, the department offers an online Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime. Including the Graduate Certificate, we enroll approximately 90 graduate students across all graduate programming.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Department Chair, the Lecturer position will require teaching some combination of courses within our degree programs, providing service to the department, college, and university, as well as engaging in student success and professional development initiatives. The position is an academic (10 month), non-tenure-track appointment.

Required Qualifications

Earned J.D., master's, or doctoral degree in criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related field (e.g., sociology, psychology, public administration), with at least 18 graduate semester hours in criminal justice or criminology and/or 15 years or more of related professional experience, by August 1, 2026

Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives

Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful college/university level teaching experience
• Ability to contribute to and/or experience contributing to teaching courses to include, but not limited to: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Human Rights and Criminal Justice, Introduction to Policing, Professional Development in Criminal Justice, Inequalities, Crime, and Justice, Legal Process, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Investigations, Ethics in Criminal Justice, Applied Statistics in Criminal Justice and Criminology Research, Research Methods, and/or Victimology.
• Interest in developing special topics courses and/or teaching graduate-level courses (depending on level of graduate work completed)

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae*;* and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins March 19, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Search Chair: Adam Dean

Email: adean@georgiasouthern.edu

Telephone: 912.478.0327