Department Summary
The Department of Justice Studies delivers degree programs focused on justice broadly-conceived, emphasizing interdisciplinary inquiry into principles and issues of criminology, forensic science, law, and human rights. In 1930, the Department of Justice Studies, originally known as the Police School, offered the first degree in police science, making SJSU the first university in the USA to offer a criminal justice degree, and in 2003, initiated the forensic science program, making SJSU the first university in the California State University to offer a degree in forensic science. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Justice Studies, and Justice Studies with a concentration in Criminology; a degree in Forensic Science with concentrations in Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, Digital Evidence, and Crime Scene Investigation; as well as minors in Justice Studies, Forensic Sciences, Legal Studies and Human Rights. The Department of Justice Studies offers two graduate degrees, the MS in Justice Studies and the MS in Criminology with a concentration in Global Criminology.
Brief Description of Duties
- Teach courses offered by the Department of Justice Studies that contribute to our major or minor programs, undergraduate for graduate programs, and any other duties consistent with University Policy S21-2 .
- Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity–including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation–through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
- Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
- All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid).
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree or juris doctorate with demonstrated advanced expertise, or 10 years of experience working in a justice-related or forensic science field.
- Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.
Compensation
Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2 .
Anticipated starting salary:
L-A / Range 2 - $5507 - $5959
L-B / Range 3 - $6221 - $7481
L-C / Range 4 - $6825 - $9431
L-D / Range 5 - $8593 - $10347
Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full-time AY faculty--part-time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full-time AY annual salary = rate x 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- CV
- Cover Letter explaining interest in teaching and areas of expertise
- List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references
This is a continuous open position.
Employment Conditions
Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will be subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director.
Conditional Offer
The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association.
San José State University: Silicon Valley's Public University
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley—one of the most innovative and diverse regions in the world—San José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a national leader in transformative higher education, San José State University is an essential contributor to the economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California.
Equal Employment Statement
San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at .
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