Term Clinical Assistant Professor of Justice (UAF)

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Justice seeks a motivated individual for the position of Term Clinical Assistant Professor on the University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha’ Campus. Teaching experience in the areas of Policing, Courts, Criminology, Program Planning, Corrections and Restorative Justice is preferred. To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized for unrestricted employment in the United States. No work visas will be sponsored for this position.

The Justice Department is a small, dynamic program which offers both Bachelors and Graduate Degrees in Justice. The Department has long-standing success in delivering both distance-delivered and traditional classroom instruction. There are ample opportunities for faculty to partner with a variety of community justice-related organizations and agencies to connect theory and practice as they provide community service. The successful applicant will be qualified to teach a variety of courses in the area of Justice at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The successful applicant will teach courses both face-to-face and online and will be mentoring students.

To thrive in this role, the applicant must be student-centered, have experience in face-to-face and distance-delivery of coursework and distance teaching platforms, along with demonstrated experience in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Administration or another Justice-related field.

The successful applicant will teach courses at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha’ Campus as well as online. They will have the opportunity to serve on varied University committees and with relevant community organizations.

Preference will be given to those with 5 years work experience in one or more of the following areas: Policing and Criminal Investigations, Institutional Corrections, or Probation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Administration or another Justice-related field at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to those with 5 years work experience in one or more of the following areas: Policing and Criminal Investigations, Institutional Corrections, or Probation. Experience with web-based educational platforms; experience working with social service and community agencies; and demonstrated experience presenting on justice-related topics in group settings.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a full-time, term funded faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

Applicants must be living in or willing to relocate to Fairbanks, Alaska, as this position will be expected to interface with faculty and students both via distance (Zoom, etc.) and in face-to-face contexts at the Troth Yeddha' campus

To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on Sunday, February 2, 2025. An initial review will begin February 3, 2025.

Please provide the following documents with your application:

1.  Cover Letter

2.  CV

3.  Transcripts

4. Statement about your Philosophy of Teaching

5.  Names and contact information including phone number and email address for three professional references

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact CLA Human Resources Coordinator Ellen Cruse at uaf-cla-hr@alaska.edu.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized for unrestricted employment in the United States. No work visas will be sponsored for this position.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

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