LEO Lecturer I, CRJ 432/PUB 532 Policing Contemporary Society - College of Arts, Sciences & Education (Mobile/Remote)

Description

Responsibilities:

Minimum salary for this position is $6,375 per semester. The University of Michigan-Flint Criminal Justice Program seeks to fill a one-semester LEO lecturer I position to teach CRJ 432, Policing Contemporary Society, for the Winter 2026 semester. 

 

CRJ 432 is a 3-credit undergraduate course required for advanced criminal justice majors. The course covers administrative and operational aspects of modern policing, such as organization and development of police, recruitment practices, socialization processes, and community relations (including community policing). It investigates the political and economic nature of policing as the foundation for critical review of policy and societal issues related to policing. Prerequisites include CRJ 185, Introduction to the Criminal Justice System, and junior standing. CRJ 432 is cross-listed with Public Administration (PUB 532), and may therefore also include graduate students enrolled in the Master of Public Administration program. 

 

CRJ 432 will meet online asynchronously from Monday, January 5th until Friday, April 17th. The final exam period is Monday, April 20th to Saturday, April 25th.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Prospective candidates should minimally possess a master’s degree in criminal justice, or sociology or comparable discipline with an emphasis in criminal justice from an accredited program. Relevant teaching experience required. ABD status or PhD preferred.

 

Desired Qualifications

Experience using a Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas) is preferred. 

Application Instructions

How to Apply

 

Please send a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, copy of graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching experience/interest, and contact information for three references. Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio.

 

Why Work for UM-Flint

 

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

 

Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.

 

UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses.  Information can be found at:

https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/tuition-support-for-dependents/ 

 

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/   

Modes of Work

Mobile/Remote

The work requirements allow for the majority or all of the work to be completed offsite.  On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements, but is not generally scheduled on a recurring basis.

 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department.  Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employme