Description

The Criminal Justice & Criminology Program at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) is searching for one (1) Instructor-level non-tenure-track appointment.  

Specialty Area: Candidates with demonstrated skills and experience in teaching and research in crime analysis, juvenile justice, and / or legal studies are highly desired.

Rank: Non-Tenure Track Instructor #998478.  

Start Date: The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026.

Description of the School and Program: The Criminal Justice and Criminology Program is housed in the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies. The program currently has 12 full-time faculty positions with approximately 375 majors.  

Description of the University: The University of Central Missouri (UCM) is a public regional comprehensive institution with one of the oldest and most respected Criminal Justice programs in the nation.

Description of the Town/Location: Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, the campus is about 40 minutes from the suburban Kansas City area. With approximately 20,000 residents, Warrensburg is a classic college town with ample shopping, cultural, and community events and activities. 

 Responsibilities: This position requires online and face-to-face teaching, participation in appropriate academic service, and involvement in professional associations.

 Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with experience and earned degree.  

Required Application Materials: UCM requires all faculty applicants for this position to complete the online faculty profile and submit to the selected position number (998478) for review at schooljobs.com/careers/ucmo.  Required documents are: 

    a letter of application, including research agenda and teaching philosophy;

    curriculum vitae

    unofficial transcripts 

    three (3) references with names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses

These documents must be attached to the faculty profile at the time of application. Only completed online faculty profiles with the attached documents will be accepted for this position. If contacted for a campus interview, three (3) formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required to issue the contract. The finalist chosen for this position will be subject to criminal background and educational verification checks.

Deadline: Open until filled. Priority review begins March 2, 2026

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity employer.  We accept applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities.  Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Qualifications: Minimum requirements include:

• the ability or potential to teach core courses in the area of Criminal Justice and Criminology within the
  current curriculum
• a minimum of a M.S. or M.A. in Criminal Justice and/or Criminology or related field; other professional
  degrees will also be considered
• three years or more of professional experience is required.