Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Criminal Justice

Location: Glenville

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Glenville, WV
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 0485P00078A
Division: Criminal Justice Department
Opening Date: 10/23/2025

Description

Glenville State University is seeking applicants for one full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Criminal Justice to complement the scholarly and teaching areas of the department, beginning January 10, 2026. The department features specializations in administration of justice and field forensics.

THE UNIVERSITY: Glenville State offers more than 30 academic programs and awards associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The Criminal Justice program is one of the largest programs on campus, with students enrolled in MS, BS, and AS degree programs. The undergraduate program has consistently been rated as one of the best in the state, and features a state-of-the-art MILO simulator as well as a dedicated crime scene house.
The university was founded in 1872 and is located in the heart of scenic, central West Virginia. Glenville State University is dedicated to providing a personalized education to approximately 1500 students. Many of the University's students are first-generation, Pell-grant eligible, and West Virginia residents. The University's campus embraces the unique perspectives of its students, faculty and staff and provides its students with opportunities to thrive in its vibrant setting in the Appalachian Mountains.

The University's mission is to prepare and inspire students to be thoughtful, productive, engaged, and responsible citizens who contribute to the well-being of their community, state, nation, and world, and this mission guides its program and service development. More information on Glenville State University can be found at EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Examples of Duties

The successful applicant is expected to:

• Teach the equivalent of 24 hours (assistant professor) or 30 hours (lecturer) of undergraduate courses in criminal justice per academic year (split across fall and spring semesters)
• Contribute to student growth and development through advising, assistance, and involvement in student activities
• Actively contribute to departmental and university assessment, committee, and service activities
• Support recruitment and retention events
• Participate in professional development activities
• Cultivate and maintain teaching and scholarly excellence
• Have an ongoing interest in curriculum innovation
• Contribute to both online and on-campus course delivery

Typical Qualifications

An earned PhD in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, or a related field from an accredited institution is required for appointment at the assistant professor level. Applicants holding the master's degree may be appointed at the lecturer level. Experience in the criminal justice field (law enforcement, corrections, or courts) strongly preferred.
Supplemental Information

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, samples of professional work, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, and contact information for three professional references.
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Screening of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
As an agency of State government, Glenville State University provides a wide variety of benefits to its employees. Some benefits are mandatory to both the college and employees, while some benefits are elective by employees. Some benefits are free to employees while some benefits require employee contributions.

Current year details regarding plan options and monthly premium costs can be obtained by logging onto the PEIA Web site at  or by contacting the GSU payroll department.

Life Insurance: $10,000 free to employees, optional coverage up to $500,000 based on age and salary. Additional plans are available for spouse and child coverage.

Accidental Death Insurance: Optional employee or family plan of $25,000 to $100,000. For details contact the payroll department.

Retirement Plan: The college matches your 6 percent contribution (tax exempt dollars) towards TIAA/CREF or Teacher's Retirement System. Thus, 12 percent of your gross salary is working for your retirement income. New employees must join TIAA/CREF.

TIAA Total Disability Benefits Plan: Optional employees coverage that provides (1) monthly income and (2) payments of premiums to your TIAA/CREF retirement plan to participating employees who suffer total, long-term disabilities. The cost is adjusted according to individual salary on a yearly basis. Employees become eligible upon completion of the first year of employment.