Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice (AA28027)

Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice (AA28027)

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Working Title:

Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice (AA28027)

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title:

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:

Mankato

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$64,963.00 - $193,146.00

Salary Type: Depends on qualifications

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on
November 12, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Position: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)

Job Duties

The department of Criminal Justice at Minnesota State University,
Mankato invites applications for a probationary, Assistant
Professor beginning August 16, 2027. This position requires
teaching and advising to support the undergraduate and graduate
programs in the Criminal Justice Department. This position requires
active engagement in scholarship, advising of master's thesis,
continuing preparation, service to the University, community and
discipline.

• A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to

twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.

• The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as

assigned and qualified.

• May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid,

and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at
the university's additional locations, as assigned.

• The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in

curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research
productively and mentor students in research, help create
innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and
completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding
opportunities.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching

undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Criminal Justice.

• All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or

creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study,
in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing
service to the university and community (See Article 22 and
Appendix G of the IFO Master
Agreement)

• This position will advise majors in any of the criminal justice

emphases.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from

a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional
environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for
all.

• Completed Juris Doctorate or a completed Master's degree (M.A.,

M.P.A or M.S.) in Police Studies, Public Administration,
Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology or related field with
research in the field of Criminal Justice.

• Documented experience with college-level teaching and/or

criminal justice training instruction in a face-to-face
environment.

• Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse student population and

apply an equity lens to criminal justice classes and students
including social justice and/or anti-racism.

• A minimum of five years of service as a sworn, licensed law

enforcement officer in the United States at the local, state,
county, or federal level, or employee of an affiliated criminal
justice organization or institution.

Preferred Qualification

• Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and

respectful environment while working effectively with individuals
from diverse backgrounds.

• Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and

presentation skills.

• Completed doctorate or ABD (Ph.D., Ed.D. or Doctor of Public

Administration) in Law Enforcement, Police Studies, Criminology,
Criminal Justice, Sociology, Public Administration, Homeland
Security, or any discipline with related research to the field of
Criminal Justice.

• Candidate must be in good standing with their professional

licensing organization, if applicable.

• Demonstrated service in the community and criminal justice

profession.

• Demonstrated commitment to the development of students who are

culturally responsive in the field of criminal justice.

• Demonstrated ability to teach a minimum of four of the

following courses: Intro to Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and
Procedure, Courts and Judicial Decisions, MN Laws, Rules, and
Statues, Criminal Investigations, Peacekeeping and Community
Relations, Peace Officers and Human Behavior, Peace Officer
Communications, Peace Officers Stress and Wellness,
Victims/Survivors: Criminal Justice Response, Comparative Criminal
Justice Systems.

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching using technology in the

classroom and teaching online courses.

Application Procedures:

A complete online application will include the following
attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the
search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) response to the following:

Provide a specific example from your professional or academic
experience that demonstrates your ability to work effectively with
individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds. In your
response, describe the actions you took to foster an environment
that was inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all. What was the
outcome, and what did you learn from the experience?

• A one (1) page statement of your teaching philosophy
• A one (1) page statement of your research/scholarly

interests

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Pat Nelson

Criminal Justice

Minnesota State University, Mankato

109 Morris Hall

Mankato, MN 56001

Phone: 507-389-1207

TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711

Email: pat.nelson@mnsu.edu

Other Requirements

The University may be able to provide employment visa sponsorship
for qualified candidates, subject to USCIS guidelines and
eligibility requirements.

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to,
participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well
as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State
University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate
tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire
Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required
by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics
for the University. The policy statements address the school's
policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security.
Three years' worth of statistics are included for certain types of
crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other
University affiliated locations. This report is available online
at: http://mankato.mnsu.edu/safety/. You may
also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111,
or by emailing security@mnsu.edu.

Additional Information

The Department of Criminal Justice is grounded in the faculty
belief that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse
groups of people with a broad range of ideas come together. The
Criminal Justice program is a collaborative program that has one
degree, with three emphases, and approximately 450 students. The
Corrections emphasis is an experiential learning-based program that
grounds students in theory and best practices and also requires a
field experience component. The Policing emphasis is accredited
through the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST)
Board as a Professional Peace Officer Education Program and is the
largest pre-professional law enforcement four-year program in
Minnesota. The department also has a Master's Program in Criminal
Justice that has just started the third year and is slowly growing.
We currently have ten full-time faculty members who are committed
to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and preparing students to
become culturally responsive criminal justice professionals. In
addition, the Criminal Justice Department has a full-time academic
advisor and a Field Experiences Coordinator.

Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can
be found at: www.mnsu.edu

*The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however,
salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and
experience.

University Demographics

Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota
State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision,
Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across
race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic
location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college
and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to
create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for
their communities. The focus of the work includes:

• Enhancing access and student success.
• Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
• Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.

Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and
institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of
equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice
embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is
linked here: https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html.

Destination 2030, the
University's strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in
August 2023, commits the University to making transformative
strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to
an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in
transformational learning generating inspired action; being a
nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community
of care built upon diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We seek to
attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically
diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment
to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.
Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and
focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves
learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.

Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University,
Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a
tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find
solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global
society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500
people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis
and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal
nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We
acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the
opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the
homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our
name-Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is
an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic
programs, from bachelor's through doctoral degrees. The University
is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and1,175
+ international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge
information technology solutions and extensive partnerships, with
1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The
University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line
programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These
locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota's the iron
range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here:
https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/.

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective
bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can
be found at:https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/our-benefits/bargaining-units-and-personnel-plans/.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet
Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business
who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to
MN State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle
Records check.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications
and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable
bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance
seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features
low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles,
employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and
pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over
option. To further support your holistic health, employees also
have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for
mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan
details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via
the State Employee Group Insurance Program
(SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid
holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid
Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with
a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and
various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth
by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers
for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit
eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of
position, employee classification, and collective bargaining
agreements.

Desired Start Date:

08-16-2027

Position End Date:

Open Date:

10-22-2026

Close Date:

05-01-2027

Posting Contact Name:

Lacie R Mitchell-Garza

Posting Contact Email:

lacie.mitchell-garza@mnsu.edu

To apply, visit: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Mankato/Assistant-Professor--Criminal-Justice--AA28027-_JR0000005952?Institution=a7c1912089511000d545e0844e430004

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