Overview

The Criminal Justice Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. The ideal candidate has demonstrated the ability to teach in the areas of criminal law, the courts, criminal justice ethics and gender and justice. The successful individual can also teach a variety of courses within the undergraduate program such as introduction to criminal justice, administration of justice, and global crime and justice, as well as the graduate program in criminal justice.

Salem State University is committed to excellence in teaching. We pride ourselves in providing first-rate classroom experiences and supervising intensive learning opportunities such as research and internships. Many of our students are first-generation, racial/ethnic minorities, veterans, and adult learners. Salem State University is located in the Greater Boston area in the historic city of Salem, Massachusetts. The Greater Boston region is famous for its world-class education, healthcare, and business enterprises and the area offers numerous opportunities for professional and personal enrichment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to continuously improve the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.

DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS. Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.

Overview

The Criminal Justice Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. The ideal candidate has demonstrated the ability to teach in the areas of criminal law, the courts, criminal justice ethics and gender and justice. The successful individual can also teach a variety of courses within the undergraduate program such as introduction to criminal justice, administration of justice, and global crime and justice, as well as the graduate program in criminal justice.

Salem State University is committed to excellence in teaching. We pride ourselves in providing first-rate classroom experiences and supervising intensive learning opportunities such as research and internships. Many of our students are first-generation, racial/ethnic minorities, veterans, and adult learners. Salem State University is located in the Greater Boston area in the historic city of Salem, Massachusetts. The Greater Boston region is famous for its world-class education, healthcare, and business enterprises and the area offers numerous opportunities for professional and personal enrichment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to continuously improve the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.

DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS. Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.

Required Qualifications

PhD in criminal justice or closely related field, or ABD with doctorate conferred by August 2026.Experience and demonstrated ability to teach in areas of courts, criminal law, criminal justice ethics and gender and justice.Evidence of successful teaching experience at the college/university level.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in and enthusiasm for teaching in multiracial, multiethnic environment with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.Experience teaching face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.Experience in distance learning and instructional technologies.Experience serving as role a model and mentor for a diverse student body.Evidence of scholarly research in Criminological and/or Criminal Justice issues.As a Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution (HSI/MSI), Salem State University seeks to enrich the faculty/librarian ranks by actively encouraging candidates whose lived experiences align with those of our students and/or whose body of scholarly work addresses issues regarding the welfare and representation of Latino other historically under-served communities in the United States. Candidates who meet these strongly desired qualifications should present documented activities in aligned teaching, scholarship/research, and service, including community-based endeavors.

Working Conditions

This is an on-site position in Salem, MA, with on-campus, in-person responsibilities.

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.

Application Instructions

DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS. Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.

Please apply online at the SALEM STATE CAREER PAGE and attach CV, cover letter and (unofficial) transcripts.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Foraccommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.

Please Note

If there is no application deadline associated with a position, it may be removed at any time and additional applications will not be accepted.

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

Required Qualifications

PhD in criminal justice or closely related field, or ABD with doctorate conferred by August 2026.Experience and demonstrated ability to teach in areas of courts, criminal law, criminal justice ethics and gender and justice.Evidence of successful teaching experience at the college/university level.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in and enthusiasm for teaching in multiracial, multiethnic environment with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.Experience teaching face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.Experience in distance learning and instructional technologies.Experience serving as role a model and mentor for a diverse student body.Evidence of scholarly research in Criminological and/or Criminal Justice issues.As a Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution (HSI/MSI), Salem State University seeks to enrich the faculty/librarian ranks by actively encouraging candidates whose lived experiences align with those of our students and/or whose body of scholarly work addresses issues regarding the welfare and representation of Latino other historically under-served communities in the United States. Candidates who meet these strongly desired qualifications should present documented activities in aligned teaching, scholarship/research, and service, including community-based endeavors.

Working Conditions

This is an on-site position in Salem, MA, with on-campus, in-person responsibilities.

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.

Application Instructions

DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS. Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.

Please apply online at the SALEM STATE CAREER PAGE and attach CV, cover letter and (unofficial) transcripts.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Foraccommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.

Please Note

If there is no application deadline associated with a position, it may be removed at any time and additional applications will not be accepted.

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.