Clinical Assistant Professor Criminal Justice Sciences

at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Criminal Justice Sciences seeks an exceptional individual to lead our required internship program. The successful applicant will have a focus on student development and an understanding of how to develop and maintain relationships with our justice related partners.

Responsibilities:

• Expand, establish, and maintain internship placements with criminal justice agencies, private industry, community partners, and non-profit organizations.
• Assist students in locating and applying for internships locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Place and supervise students enrolled in Professional Practice: Cooperative Education in Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice Internship I & II
• Complete and maintain all necessary paperwork associated with the student placement and supervision.
• Increase paid internship opportunities.
• Take a lead in coordinating and planning with CJS Recognized Student Organizations
• Coordinate with Career Services on Internship and Job fairs for CJS majors.
• Maintain internship data for use in assessments and evaluations of program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chairperson.

Illinois State University, IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State’s Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.

Bloomington-Normal: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Prior justice related employment and experience working in higher education.

Varies

1/15/2025

1) Cover letter
2) A list of three references (specifically, names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses)
3) A one-page teaching statement
4) Curriculum vitae

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Initial review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. To assure full consideration, please complete an online faculty application with required documents by October 31, 2024.

Dr. Donna Selman
(309)438-6040
dlselma@ilstu.edu