The Center for Public Safety and Justice (CPSJ) in the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) seeks applications for one or more non-tenure track, part-time (faculty wage) lecturer position(s) to teach in the Master of Public Safety (MPS), the National Criminal Justice Command College (NCJCC), and related programs beginning Fall 2025. The MPS is an online program. The NCJCC is an intensive in-person and/or hybrid program for mid-to-upper-level law enforcement leaders. Both programs focus on leadership, innovation, communication engagement, and collaboration.  

Required Education:

A master’s or terminal degree (e.g., MA, MS, MPA) from an accredited institution in public affairs, criminal justice, or related field is required. A terminal degree (PhD, JD) is preferred. 

Required Experience: 

At least 3 years of leadership experience in policing/criminal justiceAt least 3 years of teaching/training experience in policing/criminal justice Curriculum development experienceExperience with online and intensive police/criminal justice training/education programsWillingness to learn and stay current with teaching strategies and technologies

Preferred Experience:

5+ years of chief executive experience in policing/criminal justice5+ years of higher education teaching experience in policing/criminal justiceExperience teaching graduate students onlineRelevant industry certifications and/or professional membershipsProficiency using Canvas or similar LMS platforms

Successful candidates will have extensive public safety leadership experience and expertise, as well as relevant graduate school education and evidence of current/recent professional experience. Successful candidates will likely have backgrounds similar to/consistent with existing MPS faculty biographies. Public safety subject area needs include leadership, Constitutional framework, emergency preparedness, community dialogue, budgeting, and human resources. Successful candidates will teach one or more MPS core courses. Individuals with specific expertise in timely topical areas (e.g., AI, immigration, etc.) may also be considered.

The school is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current CV/resume, cover letter, and the contact information for at least three references. Additional attachments are encouraged (e.g, sample syllabi, student evaluations of college teaching, etc.). Search on requisition number: R0074652.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Keith Johnson, HR Specialist at fkj2t@virginia.edu.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.  This position will require an education verification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.