ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tucson-Based Instructional Professional
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) in the College of Public
Programs at Arizona State University invites applications for an Instructional Professional to
anchor its undergraduate program at ASU’s campus in Tucson, AZ, and to provide
administrative support to the SCCJ’s undergraduate program in Yuma, AZ. The start date is
flexible, but ideally would occur in January 2015 because ASU intends to begin offering upperdivision criminology and criminal justice courses in Tucson and Yuma starting in August 2015.
The SCCJ is in a period of dynamic growth. We are a nationally-recognized leader in higher
education and are highly regarded for our distinguished faculty, research productivity, and topranked instructional programs. From ASU’s campus in Downtown Phoenix, the SCCJ offers the
bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in criminology and criminal justice; the Ph.D.
program is ranked 12th in the United States. We also offer online bachelor’s and master’s
degrees through the number-one rated online program in criminology and criminal justice in the
nation. The Instructional Professional will assistant the SCCJ faculty in expanding our physical
presence to Tucson and Yuma, where upper-division offerings will allow community college
graduates the opportunity to complete their bachelor’s degrees in-person. Please visit our web
site at http://ccj.asu.edu for more information about the School.
The Instructional Professional is a full-time, academic professional position based in Tucson,
AZ. The incumbent would teach one or two upper-division courses per semester on ASU
Tucson’s campus. In addition, the incumbent is expected to provide a range of administrative
and student support for SCCJ’s programs in both Tucson and Yuma. Such responsibilities
include, but are not limited to, assisting with recruiting students from southern Arizona into the
programs; assisting with recruiting, hiring, and supervising Faculty Associates to serve as
adjunct faculty; scheduling classes; coordinating southern Arizona internship opportunities with
other SCCJ personnel; and performing other duties as assigned by the Director of the School.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
 An earned master’s degree from a regionally-accredited university in criminal justice,
criminology, or a related scientific field
 Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the baccalaureate level
 The ability and willingness to travel between Tucson, AZ, and Yuma, AZ, several times
per semester, and between Tucson, AZ, and Phoenix, AZ, approximately once per
semester
Desired Qualifications:
 An earned doctorate in criminal justice, criminology, or a related social-scientific field
from a regionally-accredited university or a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
 Experience working in the justice professions
 Supervisory experience in higher education, the justice professions, or both
 Academic advising experience
 The demonstrated ability to work well independently
Application Deadline:
The initial close date for the position is November 24, 2014 at 9:00am MST. Thereafter,
applications are reviewed every other Friday until the position is filled or the search is closed.
Application Procedures and Additional Information:
Applicants should electronically submit the following materials to
ccjfacultysearch3@asu.edu:
1. A letter of application explaining your interest in the Instructional Professional
position, addressing your administrative and teaching philosophy relevant to teaching
a diverse student body in a satellite location, and briefly summarizing your
professional goals, if hired.
2. A curriculum vitae or professional résumé.
3. The names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three people who are willing
to provide professional references.
4. Any additional items you would like considered (e.g., student or peer-evaluations of
the applicant’s teaching, a sample publication, a statement of teaching philosophy,
etc.).
The SCCJ actively seeks and supports a diverse workforce. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply. A background check is required prior to employment. Arizona State
University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer in policy and practice. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard
to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or any other basis protected by law. For more information on ASU’s nondiscrimination statement, please go to: ACD 401 and Title IX.