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Florida Atlantic University Visiting Instructor in Boca Raton, Florida
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Position Summary:
The Florida Atlantic University (FAU) School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) invites applications from outstanding candidates for a 12-month full-time position as a Visiting Instructor; this is a term-limited non-renewable position that begins August 5, 2024, on our Boca Raton campus and ends August 1, 2025.
We welcome applications from those with experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities and who cultivate a supportive and inclusive in person and remote learning environment for students. Areas of instructional focus will depend primarily upon program needs and secondarily upon the expertise of the candidate. Applicants are encouraged to address how their instructional experience aligns with the SCCJ undergraduate curriculum. Ideally, the candidate would teach both in-person and remote courses and maintain a campus office, but a fully online course load is possible.
FAU is a Carnegie doctorate-granting university (RU/high research activity) with over 30,000 students and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. FAU’s strategic plan focuses on healthy aging, neuroscience, environmental science, and sensing and smart systems and is supported by scholarly activities that address leadership, global perspectives and participation, community engagement, undergraduate research, big data analytics, healthy and sustainable campus environments, and peace, justice, and human rights.
The College of Social Work and Criminal Justice is a partnership between the SCCJ and the Sandler School of Social Work that enables us to reimagine our professions, address a wider spectrum of societal needs, and champion systemic change through teaching, research, scholarship, and service. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will enrich the experience of students, the faculty, and the wider university community.
The SCCJ has a rich educational environment and is the third largest undergraduate degree program by enrollment at FAU. We offer a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The SCCJ offers its courses through diverse delivery methods including face to face, online, and hybrid/blended formats. School initiatives include a decision-making simulation lab, forensics course offerings, community engaged research, study abroad, high school summer camps, a fully online undergraduate degree program, research colloquia, and research partnerships with the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Our School is committed to creating an accessible, supportive working environment and welcomes colleagues who recognize inclusivity and collegiality as integral components of academic excellence.
This is a full-time, 12-month position that is non-renewable. Instructional load will consist of 4 courses in each of the fall and spring semesters and 2 courses in the summer (10 courses total). The position will require teaching a variety of undergraduate courses that meet the present needs of our School, which may include a mix of on campus and online course sections; teaching all courses fully online may be possible.
For additional information on our program and faculty, please visit out department webpage at http://sw-cj.fau.edu/sccj/ . Questions should be directed to the Director of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice: Dr. Ryan Meldrum, meldrumr@fau.edu.
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Master’s or terminal degree from an accredited institution in criminology, criminal justice, or allied field, experience with a Learning Management System (Canvas preferred), training in online instruction, and experience in having taught multiple courses at the university level is required at the time of appointment. Exceptional candidates will hold a Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, or allied field with extensive experience delivering high quality online and in person courses.
Salary:
$60,000.00
College or Department:
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
N/A
Application Deadline:
2024-07-12
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.
Application letters should describe the interest in the position and demonstrate the following skills and abilities: delivering online and in person lessons to undergraduate students; initiating, facilitating, interacting, and moderating classroom forums; experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds; evaluating and grading student assignments, discussions, and assessments within a reasonable timeframe; providing timely and effective feedback to guide student learning and success; and complying with FAU guidelines and expectations for quality faculty engagement. Only candidates who meet specified criteria will be contacted.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711
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Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).
Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.