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Description:

The University of Houston–Downtown Criminal Justice Program is seeking candidates for the non-tenure track position of Criminal Justice Lecturer and Field Placement (Internship) Coordinator to start in Spring, 2027. The normal course load for a lecturer position is 5/5 (five 3-credit-hour courses each Fall and Spring). The course load for this position will be at least 3/3 (three 3-credit-hour courses each Fall and Spring); the successful candidate will receive course releases commensurate with the semesterly workload required to serve the Field Experience Coordinator role.

The successful candidate will teach in various modalities (in-person, online, hybrid, and/or hyflex). In addition, the hired individual will have completed a Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field. The successful candidate must have 18 graduate-level hours in Criminal Justice or Criminology.

Coordinator Job Description:

• Under the direction of the Director of Field Experience, the Lecturer/Coordinator will help run the operations of the criminal justice field experience program, which includes but is not limited to recruiting and maintaining field placement sites, preparing and orienting students to the field experience process, meeting with and orienting students, and matching students with field placements
• Troubleshoot field experience issues/concerns
• As necessary, engage in field experience work during the winter break
• As necessary, engage in compensated field experience work during the summer

Preferred Qualifications:

• A PhD in criminal justice or a closely related field
• Prior professional employment in a criminal justice agency
• Prior experience overseeing field experience (internship) or service-learning students

To be considered, the candidate must submit:
a) A cover letter detailing interest and potential for fit in the Criminal Justice Program at UH-Downtown
b) An updated Curriculum Vitae (Please include a list of community college, university [including undergraduate or graduate], or professional training/development [including TCOLE] courses previously taught along with the modality.)
c) Unofficial graduate transcripts showing completion of the applicant's graduate-level degrees
d) Names and contact information for three professional references

The review of applications will begin on October 5, 2026.

The University:

Located in the heart of Harris County and the Houston metroplex, the University of Houston-Downtown is a public university that serves the fourth largest city and one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation. UHD offers bachelor's degrees in 44 areas of study and nine master's degrees. Current enrollment is approximately 15,000 students, making UHD the second largest member institution in the University of Houston System. UHD is a federally designated Hispanic and Minority Serving University.

The College:

The College of Public Service (CPS) has two departments: Criminal Justice & Social Work and Urban Education. The college offers four bachelor's degrees and three master's degrees. The college is within walking distance of major police agencies, correctional facilities, and county, state, and federal courts. Additionally, the CPS maintains relationships with key social service providing organizations that serve the greater Houston area.

The Department:

The Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work offers degree plans leading to the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice, the Master of Science in Criminal Justice, the Bachelor of Social Work, and Masters in Social Work degrees.

The Program:

The criminal justice programs serve traditional and non-traditional student populations with diverse backgrounds and professional interests. Students in criminal justice have opportunities to join academic and professional student organizations, learn from adjunct professors who currently hold leadership and practitioner positions in the criminal justice system, and engage in high-impact learning opportunities such as service-learning courses, internships, and work with faculty on research projects.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.