Position Title:

Lecturer of Crime and Justice Studies

Department/School:

Crime and Justice Studies Department/School of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $80,000

Job Summary:

The crime and justice studies department in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Marist University invites applications for a 1-year appointment with the possibility of renewal for a Lecturer of Crime and Justice Studies to begin the fall of 2026.

The position carries a 24-credit annual course load.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master’s degree in a related field.

Essential Functions:

Marist faculty are teachers, scholars, and active members of the university and local community. We welcome candidates who will place an emphasis on quality teaching in a small classroom setting and who can expertly integrate relevant contemporary, and sociocultural content into their teaching. Applicants should be flexible with regard to teaching assignments and confident in their abilities to teach courses within their areas of expertise, as well as core courses such as Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Race & Crime. Responsibilities include:

• Undergraduate instruction with an expectation of competence in the use of instructional technology
• Responsible for academic advisement of students
• Participation in departmental and school activities

Preferred Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in a related field.

Experience in teaching courses with themes related to social justice.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The crime and justice studies department is home to 7 full-time faculty as well as several valued part-time faculty. The department members have expertise in many domains and work together to create a rich curricular experience for students that includes theory, research, and applied internships. This department is one of four departments in the School; the others are psychology, social work & sociology, and teacher education. The School also has graduate programs as follows: MA School Psychology; MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Masters of Arts in Teaching; Masters of Education, Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction, and Master of Social Work.

The CJS department and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing an inclusive climate. The School has taken leadership in several social justice initiatives, including Creating an Inclusive Community dialogues, the Marist Center for Social Justice Research, and a minor in social justice.

In the fall of 2024, the School opened its doors to the new Dyson Center with state-of-the art facilities. Specific to CJS, there is a classroom that converts to a mock courtroom and a dedicated CJS lab.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Faculty (Full-Time)

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/school activities, scholarship/professional development and other activities as needed.

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.