Assistant​/Associate Professor - Criminal Justice

The Department of Criminal Justice at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University seeks a full-time, 9-month faculty member to teach campus and/or online courses. This person will serve as a faculty member in the Department of Criminal Justice (CRJS) at the rank of Assistant / Associate Professor. This person reports to the Chairperson of the Criminal Justice Department and will work closely with the College and University administration, as well as graduate faculty.

The person will provide strong foundational support for the new graduate programs and lead the incorporation of innovative learning approaches for students specializing in criminal justice and investigative science.

The new hire will teach an approved curriculum of introductory, advanced level which may include graduate courses, support students in maintaining satisfactory academic progress, serve on thesis and dissertation committees, and pursue external funding opportunities. Additional responsibilities include participating in retention initiatives; advising and mentoring students; maintaining and reporting student grades and attendance, success reporting items, and timely submission of midterm and final grades in accordance with university policies;

and other teaching and course review duties as assigned.

This position also will carry out discipline-related tasks as directed by the Chair or the Dean, including research and scholarly/professional activity, recruitment, curriculum development and other activities such as service to the Department, College and University as needed/required. |

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Criminal Justice is housed within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice with a Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation, a Master of Science and a Ph.D. with four areas of specialization, Digital Forensics, Investigative Science, Social Justice, and Research Methods. The Department has over 550 majors.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS is an academic unit that reports to the Office of the Provost/Division of Academic Affairs and enrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 160 full-time faculty members.

With an award-winning faculty, intensive research programs, and community-focused initiatives, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation's largest historically black university with an enrollment of over 15,000 students. NC A&T is an 1890 land-grant, doctoral higher research institution and one of 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System. NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade.

The university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), business, and the arts and humanities. NC A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master, and doctoral levels.

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. or other terminal degree in the discipline with at least four years teaching experience, and scholarly activity and service, preferably in a higher education setting.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

The candidate must possess an established record of strong teaching in undergraduate and graduate level courses; ability to publish in professional/peer-reviewed academic journals and present research at professional/academic conferences; a commitment to mentoring students and collaborating with colleagues to enhance/advance the Department's research and external funding efforts.

Additionally, expertise and/or interest in digital forensics, investigative science, cybercrime, or cybersecurity is preferable.

Required License or Certification

No

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)