IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Department of Justice Studies at Montclair State University is actively seeking applications for a Non-Tenure Track Faculty member to join our dynamic team starting in Fall 2025. The successful candidate will teach four classes each semester at an introductory level, as well as those in our research sequence, and those in the candidate’s area of specialty.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the essential life of the department through such activities as mentoring, advising, recruiting, and attending various department and college meetings.

Position is a two-year, ten-month, non-tenure track appointment, with eligibility for reappointment based on established NTTP procedures.

          

THE COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES:

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is Montclair State’s largest college with over 5,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. CHSS facilitates traditional and interdisciplinary learning, and is the professional home of many outstanding scholars and instructors across numerous disciplines, all of whom lend to CHSS’s mission to furnish academically rigorous and relevant programs of study that contribute to the development of an informed and engaged civil society. CHSS’s programs develop in students the abilities to discover, create, evaluate, apply, and share knowledge, so that they will be able to think critically, act ethically, and be informed citizen-participants prepared to assume leadership roles in their communities. CHSS also aims to be responsive to the needs of society, including via its championing of use-inspired research collaboratively undertaken by faculty and students, and graduate programs that train students to apply knowledge in constructive, inspiring, and practical ways that benefit our local and broader communities.

THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE STUDIES:

The Department of Justice Studies is the second largest department in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Our dynamic faculty are one of the most diverse at Montclair State University and are from a variety of disciplines, our interdisciplinary focus includes Criminal Justice/Criminology, Law, International Justice, and Social Justice. Justice Studies services a large minority and first-generation college student population. Our faculty are dedicated to providing support and guidance for our students, as well as a robust education experience to prepare them for the workforce and are highly engaged in local communities, as well as their respective disciplines.

THE UNIVERSITY:
Montclair State University is a nationally recognized R2 research doctoral institution that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to rise above their own expectations. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the University today has 13 colleges and schools that serve more than 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master’s and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair State welcomes a diverse population of students, many of whom are first generation, and delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive and sophisticated academic environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates who apply for the positions of Non-Tenured Track Faculty (10 Month Contract) in Justice Studies should have teaching experience in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or related fields. Applicants are expected to provide service to the Department of Justice Studies, possess excellent teaching skills and hold a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or a related field at the time of appointment.
 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT:

Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen.  As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. Montclair State University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of the University and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation students.

As scholarly communities that stimulate innovation and educational excellence, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Justice Studies work to maintain a respectful and supportive environment where everyone can flourish. We are actively working to create community and belonging for all. We value constructive input and welcome feedback from our community.

SALARY RANGE     Commensurate with experience    

STARTING DATE     September 1, 2025

   

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

Cover letter and curriculum vitae, a teaching statement  should be uploaded during the application process.Three letters of recommendation, will need to be provided at the final stages of a candidates review

APPLY BY:   The position is open until filled and application review begins immediately.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions. 

Department

Justice Studies

Position Type

Teaching Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/