Winona State University (Minnesota) -- CJ, Corrections VAP

[WSU-Minnesota]

This is an "open until filled" position with a start date of August 17th, 2020. It is a full-time, one-year position with full benefits.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled; Review begins March 5, 2020

RANK/TITLE: Instructor or Assistant Professor

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed Term; Nine-Month Appointment

SALARY: Commensurate w/ Experience
APPOINTMENT DATE: August 17, 2020

PRIMARY LOCATION: Winona, Minnesota

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Teach Criminal Justice courses, often with an emphasis in Corrections. The incumbent would be expected to teach courses that may include, but are not limited to Corrections, Probation and Parole, Offender Assessment and Family Violence.
• Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.
  
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
• Contribute to student growth and development including student advising.
• Support Winona State University’s mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve. Provide service to the university and community including the program, department, college, university and greater community.

Required Qualifications

Minimum:

• Masters Degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D./ABD in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or related field
• Relevant teaching experience at a college or university
• Content and quality of graduate course work
• Relevant non-academic and/or professional experience in Corrections
• Research Experience
• Possesses effective communication skills
• Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching

Other Requirements

A complete online application will include:

1. A cover letter which addresses the qualifications listed previously;
2. Curriculum Vitae/ Resume;
3. Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate);
4. List of references with contact Information.

About

About Winona State University: Founded in 1858, Winona State University (WSU) is the oldest member of the Minnesota State System of colleges and universities. Today WSU serves approximately 8,000 students across two campuses in Winona and Rochester, Minnesota (MN). Winona State was named the second-best public institution in Minnesota by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges,” and listed among the “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review. Additionally, WSU has been named as one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys”.

Benefits Info

WSU offers a comprehensive benefit package including life, health and dental insurance, a retirement program, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, as well as a variety of other benefits as defined by the individual Collective Bargaining Agreements. See www.ifo.org/contract-benefits/contract/contract-settlement-15-17

For information on our benefits (Medical and Dental Insurance; Life Insurance; Disability and Long-Term Care; Pre-Tax Benefits; and Health and Wellness), please refer to SEGIP’s website (mn.gov/mmb/segip/).

For information on Minnesota State’s Retirement Plan(s), please go to: www.minnstate.edu/system/hr/employees/retirement/index.html