Law Enforcement Assistant Professor

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invites applications for the position of:
Law Enforcement, Assistant Professor (AA20001)
SALARY: Depends on Qualifications

OPENING DATE: 09/25/18

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2018 and continue until finalists have been selected.

POSITION: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August 19, 2019


RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will work as a member of the Department of Government's Law Enforcement Program faculty and will effectively teach courses and advise students enrolled in the undergraduate Professional Peace Officer Education Program. The candidate's areas of academic focus should include some combination of psychological preparation for a law enforcement career, conducting criminal investigations, juvenile justice, and successfully interacting with victims. The courses for which the candidate will be expected to effectively teach include the following: Police Stress, Criminal Investigation, Victims and Survivors, Law Enforcement and Human Behavior, and Juvenile Justice. They will also be given the opportunity to develop courses related to their individual areas of expertise. The candidate must possess the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and will be expected to:

Demonstrate a commitment to the promotion of diversity in the Law Enforcement Program, the department, and the university.
Incorporate information on diversity and cultural competence into their courses
Contribute to the growth and development of students.
Advise students on academic and professional matters.
Seek opportunities to become involved in service to the university and local community.
A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twelve (12) credits per semester of instruction.
The successful candidate may need to effectively 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 grand funding opportunities.
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).





REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Juris Doctorate or a 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. (Conferred on an official transcript at the time of application.)
Documented experience with effective college-level teaching and/or law enforcement training instruction in a face-to-face environment.
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.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
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.
Ten or more years of service as a sworn, licensed law enforcement officer in the United States at the local, state, county, or federal level.
Experience with helping students develop critical thinking and decision making skills.
Demonstrated service in the community and law enforcement profession.
Demonstrated commitment to the development of cultural competence in law enforcement education.
Demonstrate ability to effectively teach Police Stress, Criminal Investigation, Victims and Survivors, Law Enforcement and Human Behavior, and Juvenile Justice.
Experience using educational technologies (e.g., D2L, Blackboard, Moodle).
Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.





ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:


University Demographics

Founded as a Normal School in 1868, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Mankato is a regional comprehensive university with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-working thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 53,000 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Serving more than 18,000 students annually, the University enrolls 13% first generation university/college and 16% students of color. The University is a diverse and global campus with more than 1,300 international students from 90+ countries. In and around Greater Mankato, more than 8% of the population consists of non-native speaking populations. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Mankato, features cutting-edge information technology solutions, 3 additional locations, and extensive partnerships. With nearly 2,000 faculty and staff, the University has an annual budget of $216 million, and adds $452 million to the Mankato economy.

Noteworthy facts include: specialized accreditation, certification, or recognition, by more than 24 accrediting bodies; designation as a Non-Land Grant College of Agriculture, by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 2015; selection among the top 10% of American Association of State Colleges & Universities (AASCU) institutions for the Re-imagining the First Year of College (RFY) project; and an Intercollegiate Athletics program that has ranked in the top 5 nationally within the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings for 7 of the last 10 years.

We seek to attract teaching and research-active, culturally and academically diverse faculty members, with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.

Additional information about Minnesota State Mankato can be found at mnsu.edu

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Mankato is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for one faculty position in the Department of Government (Law Enforcement Program). This position 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. Our department will be the home of five undergraduate programs (Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Urban and Regional Studies, and International Relations) and a master's degree program. The Law Enforcement Program is the largest pre-professional law enforcement four-year program in Minnesota with an annual undergraduate enrollment of approximately 350-400 students. We currently have six full-time faculty members who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and preparing students to become license-eligible peace officers. In addition, the Law Enforcement Program has a full-time academic advisor. We are seeking a faculty colleague who can enhance the diversity and knowledge base of our program and department, and can make a unique contribution to our curriculum through their experiences and interest in serving diverse populations. Additional information about our program can be found at: ****

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website ****through the green "Apply" button at the top of the job posting page. A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for three(3) references
Unofficial Transcript(s) of candidate's relevant graduate degree(s)
Cover Letter
A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment


CONTACT INFORMATION:
Pat Nelson, Search Chair
Department of Government, Law Enforcement Program
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Mankato
109 Morris Hall
Mankato, MN 56001
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TYY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: ****

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: ****

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The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., 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 ****You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing ****."


HUMAN RESOURCES IS LOCATED AT:
336 Wigley Administration Center
Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-2015

Job #00998
LAW ENFORCEMENT, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (AA20001)

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This Vacancy Notice is available in alternative format upon request. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

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