Metropolitan State University, a vibrant and growing public, urban university, is seeking applicants for a community faculty position in the School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice to begin August, 2019. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in law enforcement and criminal justice, as specified below.

• Teach courses in the area of diversity within law enforcement and criminal justice
• Teach other courses as needed (up to 12 credits/year)
• Serve a non-traditional, and culturally and racially diverse student body

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's or other terminal degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or another discipline in the social sciences which, at least in part, focuses on diversity matters (e.g., sociology, history, political science, ethnic studies, women's studies, etc.)
• At least one year of teaching experience in diversity matters at a post-secondary institution
• Ability to teach in multiple modalities (i.e., in-person, hybrid, online).
• Demonstrated experience serving a non-traditional, and culturally and racially diverse student body

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a law enforcement or criminal justice agency

Please note: Filling of this position is dependent upon budget.

Application Procedure:

The University:  Metropolitan State University, a member of the Minnesota State, serves approximately 11,000 students in the greater Twin Cities Metropolitan area.  We are the most diverse university in the system, with approximately 41% of our students coming from communities of color.  The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees.  We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adults and communities of color.  Recognized in 2008 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement and named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching scholarship and services designed to support an urban mission.Visit our web site at http://www.metrostate.edu

For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: www.metrostate.edu/security

The School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice: The School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice offers a variety of undergraduate and certificate programs in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. Our programs blend solid academic and professional education with the broad perspectives of the liberal arts and offer flexible online, hybrid, day, evening, and weekend classes. Graduates of our programs work in a variety of areas in the criminal justice and law enforcement system, including all levels of law enforcement, probation and parole, non-profit organizations, the courts, corrections, private security, and other related areas.

Salary:  Salary is commensurate with education and experience, and is determined by the salary placement process as outlined in the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) Master Agreement.

Application:  To apply, go to http://agency.governmentjobs.com/metrostatemn/default.cfm

Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on Closing Date:  March 29, 2019

Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:

• Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position;
• Current curriculum vita or resume;
• Names of three (3) references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers; at least two (2) of the references must be able to address teaching effectiveness;
• Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date of your highest attained degree, with your name and the academic institution's name/logo are required.  If doctoral study is in progress at the time of application, submit the most recent transcript showing your course of study and progress to date.  We are not able to accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades or DARS reports.  If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.
• Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

If you need help submitting your online application, please contact NEO GOV @ 1-855-524-5627 for technical assistance.

If you have other questions related to this job announcement, please contact Human Resources, at 651.793.1275.

Links:

• Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at:
  http://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/relations.html