Job Description

Job Description
The instructional faculty member shall have the primary responsibilities of teaching (mainly at the undergraduate level with some possibility of teaching at the graduate level), research/creative achievement, and service functions and shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department. The area of specialization is open, but teaching undergraduate research is desirable. The instructional faculty shall serve on university councils and committees as elected or appointed. The faculty will also fill the role of undergraduate Criminology and Criminal Justice Program director.
Required Qualifications
PhD in Criminal Justice or terminal degree in a related area. Teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience using Canvas. Administrative experience desireable. Some experience working within the criminal justice system is desirable.
Physical Demands
Campus Harrogate
Job Duty
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promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;
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promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;
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undertake the Standard Instructional/Research/Service Workload as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual;
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provide course and classroom conduct as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual;
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comply with the university Faculty/Staff Policy Manual;
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submit textbook requests;
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comply with announced requirements;
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engage in professional development;
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assist the department chair with effective development and implementation of the program’s Student Recruitment and Retention Plan, such as Homepage, Brochures, and student letters;
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assist the department chair in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Long-Range Strategic Plan and Outcomes Assessment Plan for the assigned program;
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demonstrate current knowledge of content and assist the department chair with curricular revisions and changes as requested;
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support and promote the university’s SEWS program within the curriculum;
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assist the department chair with necessary department, school or university reports/schedules as requested;
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demonstrate current knowledge of content and assist the department chair with curricular revisions and changes as requested;
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submit to the department chair his/her semester schedule that indicates weekly teaching assignment, office/conference hours and involvement in university, school and department councils or committees;
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develop a current syllabus for each assigned class and distribute a course syllabus to each student;
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submit a current copy of each syllabus to the department chair by a predetermined deadline;
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evaluate enrolled students and submit grades to the Registrar by a predetermined deadline;
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requisition instructional materials and supplies through the department chair;
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assure completion of the student course evaluation instrument for the semester as requested;
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participate in the faculty evaluation process and use the results to improve teaching and strengthen the major;
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establish and maintain the resources of the academic department, the school, and the University;
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effectively advise assigned students in an individualized educational plan for their program of study and maintain an accurate and current academic file for each advisee;
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explore career goals with each assigned advisee;
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mentor students through the research process;
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fulfill the university’s scholarship expectation through research, publication, grant development, and creative achievement;
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participate in events that support the institution, the faculty, staff and students;
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participate in commencement exercises;
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attend department, school, convocation, and university faculty meetings;
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complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University; and
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perform other duties as assigned.