Lecturer of Criminal Justice
 University of North Texas - Denton | |
 United States, Texas, Denton | |
| 1155 Union Circle (Show on map) | |
 Mar 09, 2026 | |
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Title: Lecturer of Criminal Justice Employee Classification: Lecturer (Continuing) Campus: University of North Texas Division: UNT-Provost SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Publ Affairs & Hlth Sci Department: UNT-Criminal Justice-135340 Job Location: Denton Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding. FTE: 1.00 Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible About Us - Values Overview Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
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Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. Department Summary The College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences (PAHS) at the University of North Texas prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, exercise physiology and urban design. Position Overview The Department of Criminal Justice in the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time Lecturer. This is a non-tenure track, multi-year appointment after a one-year probationary period, pending a satisfactory performance evaluation. The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic and growing program committed to academic excellence, student success, and community engagement. The Lecturer will teach undergraduate-level courses in criminal justice, with the potential to teach graduate-level courses, support student mentorship and career readiness, and contribute to departmental service. We seek an engaging educator who connects theory to contemporary issues in crime, law, justice systems, and public safety-preparing students to lead in an evolving criminal justice landscape. The candidate selected for this position will be expected to engage in high-quality and innovative instruction in both traditional and non-traditional formats; serve as appropriate on department, college, university and professional committees; and engage in scholarly and professional activities. Minimum Qualifications * Master's degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field; Preferred Qualifications * Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Criminal Justice or a closely related field; Required License/Registration/Certifications Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule varies based on assignment Driving University Vehicle No Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits For information regarding our Benefits, click here. EEO Statement The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding. | |