Job Details

Institution: Peru State College
Location: Peru, Nebraska, USA
Position Type: Full-Time, Nine-Month Contract
Posted: 12/08/2025
Start Date: August 2026
Category: Criminal Justice & Sociology
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with qualifications

Position Overview

Peru State College’s School of Professional Studies invites applications for an Instructor or Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice with a focus on Criminal Justice and Sociology. The position involves teaching a 12-hour load per semester, including both on-campus and online courses, mentoring students, engaging in professional development, and contributing to campus life.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate criminal justice and/or sociology courses on campus and online

• Advise and mentor students

• Participate in departmental, college, and campus activities

• Engage in professional development and contribute to the academic discipline

• Implement effective student engagement strategies in and outside the classroom

• Support a diverse student population, including many first-generation college students

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related area

• At least 15 graduate credit hours in criminal justice or sociology

• Experience with online and classroom teaching

• Commitment to student success and engagement, especially for underrepresented students

Preferred:

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in criminal justice, sociology, or related area

• Professional experience in criminal justice or law enforcement

• Eligibility for tenure-track position (completion of terminal degree required)

Notes:

• Candidates with a master’s degree and significant professional experience may be considered for an instructor-level appointment

Application Instructions

Submit via Peru State College Careers:

1. Completed application

2. Letter of interest

3. Curriculum vitae showing education, work history, and years of experience

4. Statement of teaching philosophy

5. Academic transcripts (photocopies accepted)

Veterans’ preference applies. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background check results.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Peru State College does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age.

Contact for Compliance Issues:
Ms. Eulanda Cade, Compliance Coordinator
Administration Building, Room 312
PO Box 10, 600 Hoyt Street, Peru, NE 68421-0010
Phone: (402) 872-2230
Email: ecade@peru.edu