Instructor of the Practice in Criminal Justice Print (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/utahtech/jobs/newprint/4757584) Apply  Instructor of the Practice in Criminal Justice Salary $54,000.00 - $56,000.00 Annually Location St. George 84770, UT Job Type Full-Time Faculty Job Number 25FAC710-1 Division College of Humanities & Social Sciences Department Applied Sociology & Criminal Justice Opening Date 12/11/2024 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Announcement The Department of Applied Sociology and Criminal Justice at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time professional-track Instructor of the Practice position teaching Criminal Justice courses, starting Fall Semester 2025. The UT Criminal Justice Program offers two unique Bachelor’s degrees in Criminology or Digital Defense and Security, and is the only program in Utah offering a four-year degree in this discipline with these specialized areas of training. These distinct areas of study, combined with new facilities for Criminal Justice students, make this program at UT a truly unique educational experience. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online athttps://cj.utahtech.edu/. Responsibilities + Teach 30 workload credits of lower-division Criminal Justice lecture courses each academic year, usually as 15 workload credits per Fall and Spring Semester. + Perform defined faculty duties, including holding office hours, attendance at department and division meetings, and adherence to college, division, and university policies and procedures. + Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications + Master’s in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related field required; PhD in Criminology or related field or JD preferred. + Professional experience working within the Criminal Justice field preferred. + Demonstrated ability in successful teaching, be technology literate and willing to become certified to teach online courses; finalists will be required to demonstrate competence through a teaching demonstration. + Demonstrated ability to provide proactive educational leadership; excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Commitment to academic excellence and exceptional services, with proven effectiveness in allocating and managing sources, utilizing computer-related technologies to enhance education methodology, and proficiency in curriculum design, program administration, program evaluation, instruction, student guidance, and academic counseling. Supplemental Information POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Full-time (9-month) professional-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2025, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2025. Annual salary of $54,000-$56,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. Seehttps://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/under "Benefits Summary" for more details. ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Application review beginsJanuary 27, 2025; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate’s teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renown for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University (https://about.utahtech.edu/) . Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies: + Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury -titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747. + Deputy Title IX Coordinator: LaShun McGhee - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731. For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/or contact: + U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481. + U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695. The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online athttps://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/andhttps://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act/. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification. Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee! Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include: + 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment; + Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech; + Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment; + Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available; + Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment; + Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year. 01 The following attachments are required to apply for this position. The size limit on a single attachment is 5 MB. You may attach up to 10 attachments. If you do not submit all of the required documents, your application may not receive full consideration. You will not be able to edit or add to your application once it has been submitted. *Cover Letter *Curriculum Vitae *Contact information for 3 professional references (including email addresses) *Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes) *Student Success Statement Have you uploaded these documents? + Yes + No 02 Which pronouns do you use? Check all that apply. + He, Him, His + She, Her, Hers + They, Them, Theirs + Other 03 Will you hold at least a Master's degree in the required area for this position by the desired start date? + Yes + No Required Question Agency Utah Tech University Address Human Resources 225 S. University Avenue St. George, Utah, 84770 Phone 435-652-7520 435-879-4521 Website http://humanresources.utahtech.edu