Now Hiring! Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
📍 Location: Department of Criminal Justice
🕒 Schedule: M-F: hours and days are dependent on class schedule
💰 Pay: $30,000.00 salary for Spring 2026 Semester
📄 Position Type: Temporary

Why Join Canisius University

Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students.  As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

What We Offer:

✅ Salary: $30,000.00 salary for Spring 2026 Semester

*Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Your Role as Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Canisius University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in the Department of Criminal Justice for the Spring 2026 academic semester. This is a teaching-focused position with no research or service obligations. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching four classes and holding office hours to meet with students.

What You Need to Succeed:

✔ Qualifications:

• Candidates who are ABD or hold a JD or MA degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice or a closely related field required ; PhD preferred.
• Prior successful teaching experience at the college/university level required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach undergraduate courses in criminology and criminal justice. Experience in some, but not all, of the courses listed below is required:
  • Introduction to Criminology
  • Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
  • Treatment of Offenders
  • Criminalizing the Mentally Ill
  • Senior Seminar
• Candidate must be available to teach assigned courses in person on the Canisius University campus.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student learning within a liberal arts context.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Canisius University and the Jesuit tradition in education.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Important Information:

🚨 Canisius University participates in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization. The E-Verify process is completed alongside the Form I-9 on or before your first day of work. For more details, visit www.uscis.gov] and search "E-Verify."

📢 Apply Today!

To apply, please go to https://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius to submit the following application materials:

• Cover Letter outlining relevant experience
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Sample syllabus of one of the above-listed courses
• Course evaluations, if available
• Contact information for three professional references

Application Deadline:
October 17, 2025

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.

Take the next step in your career with Canisius University—where excellence meets opportunity.

Contact Information:
For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Secil Ertorer, Chair, Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Environmental Studies, ertorers@canisius.edu.