Lindenwood University-Belleville, located in Belleville, Illinois, currently has openings for two full-time assistant/associate professor appointments in the Criminal Justice Department. All positions require face-to-face teaching, commitment to collegiality, participating in departmental service activities, involvement in recruitment and retention activities, professional and scholarly development activities, and community involvement. Each position requires a PhD in criminal justice, criminology, or closely related field. At minimum, each candidate should be prepared to teach introductory courses in the areas of criminal justice and criminology. Upper level classes will be assigned based on departmental need and candidates' areas of specialization. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience, expertise, and/or field experience. Initial review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until positions are filled. Anticipated starting date is fall 2013. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest; a curriculum vitae; names of three references with addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses; a statement of teaching philosophy; and unofficial transcripts to Dr. Richard Boyle: Vice President for Human Resources, at rboyle@lindenwood.edu or "Lindenwood University Executive Offices, Attn: Dr. Richard Boyle, 209 South Kingshighway, St. Charles, MO 63301." Lindenwood University is an equal opportunity employer.