EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full Time, 9-month contract
PRIMARY DUTY: To teach lower division and upper division courses in Criminology. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching within a comprehensive regional state university and engagement in student support and university service.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ability to teach lower division and upper division courses on campus and online in Criminology (4-4 load) Ability to use multiple delivery systems, including blended, online, and distant learning formats. Advise students in undergraduate course programs and in applications for graduate programs and employment opportunities. Ability to work with diverse populations or completed coursework demonstrating understanding of diverse populations. Familiarity with developing academic programs Experience in any area of the criminology and criminal justice fields Department service, including student organization assistance and sponsorship University service, including committee work Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS for Instructor:
Education: Master's Degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related field
Experience: Successful teaching experience at college level preferred
Skills: Teaching ability in Criminology & Criminal Justice
WORKING CONDITIONS: The position entails classroom instruction in upper and lower division courses in classes typically ranging from 15 to 60 students. Faculty maintain regular office hours within the department area to support students.
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Faculty are issued a personal laptop with a Microsoft software suite. Classrooms are technology-enhanced (document stations, video equipment, Internet access).
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to meet essential classroom functions
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the "50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S."
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
DATE AVAILABLE: August 2024
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit the application materials below in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at or email for more information.
INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:
Dr. Jessica Gracey
Chair, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
800 University Drive
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, Missouri 64468
The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at or via email at .
