Job Details

Institution: Culver-Stockton College
Location: Canton, Missouri, USA
Position Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Posted: 12/10/2025 (Originally 10/10/2025)
Category: Criminal Justice

Position Overview

Culver-Stockton College seeks an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to begin August 2026. The position involves teaching a broad range of criminal justice and legal studies courses, including criminal law, constitutional law, trial advocacy, and dispute resolution. The role is primarily face-to-face, with some online teaching as needed. The college emphasizes experiential learning, student success, and liberal arts education.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in criminal justice and legal studies

• Advise and mentor students on academic and career development

• Participate in departmental, college, and community service activities

• Assist with student recruitment

• Engage in scholarly or professional activities

• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation efforts

• Optional: Serve as Title IX coordinator

Qualifications

Required:

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, J.D., or a closely related field by the appointment date

• Experience teaching undergraduate criminal justice or related courses

• Strong commitment to liberal arts education, experiential learning, and student success

Considered:

• ABD candidates (for tenure-track)

• Master’s degree candidates (for renewable, non-tenure-track lecturer positions)

Preferred:

• Professional experience in law

• Strong academic advising skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Benefits and Work Environment

• Competitive salary and benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission/exchange)

• Supportive and collaborative academic environment

• Opportunity to shape a dynamic criminal justice program

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications and teaching philosophy

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Contact information for three professional references

4. Copies of graduate transcripts

Apply via:

• Mail: Human Resources, One College Hill, Canton, MO 63435

• Email: humanresources@culver.edu

Culver-Stockton College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring based on qualifications and merit. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.