Summary Of Position
Responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in criminal justice and delivering high‑quality, student‑centered instruction that advances program learning outcomes. The role emphasizes preparing students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, the courts, public safety, and related fields through effective teaching strategies that foster critical thinking, ethical decision‑making, and practical application of criminal justice principles.
The position includes collaboration with the department chair and program faculty to ensure curricular alignment, uphold institutional standards, and promote student success. Engagement with the Steubenville community and local justice agencies is encouraged to expand experiential learning opportunities and strengthen partnerships that support students’ professional development.
Position Information
Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. Teaching assignments may be remote or at various locations.
Primary Location: Steubenville
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Minimum Qualifications: At least a master’s degree in criminal justice or an equivalent related field. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in criminal justice, criminology, law, or a closely related field. Professional experience within the criminal justice system.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.
At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar’s signature.
