Associate Professor​/Professor - Criminal Justice

Primary Purpose Of Position

This position will serve as a 9‑month tenure‑track faculty member teaching undergraduate and graduate courses within the Department of Criminal Justice (CRJS) at the rank of associate professor or professor. This person reports to the chairperson of the Criminal Justice Department and will work closely with the College and 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.

• Classification Type: EHRA
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Appointment Type:
  Permanent, Full-time
• Tenure Track:
  Yes
• FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months
• Organizational Division:
  Criminal Justice
• Location:
  
  College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

• Teach an approved curriculum of introductory and advanced‑level courses, including graduate courses, ensuring student success and progression.
• Serve on thesis and dissertation committees and support students in maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
• Participate in retention initiatives, advising and mentoring students, and contribute to success reporting.
• Maintain and report student grades, attendance, and submit midterm and final grades in accordance with university policies.
• Carry out discipline‑related tasks as directed by the Chair or Dean, including research and scholarly activity, recruitment, curriculum development, and other service activities to the department, college and university.

• Ph.D. or other terminal degree in the discipline with at least four years of teaching experience and scholarly activity, preferably in higher education.
• Established record of strong teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and ability to conduct research, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and present at professional conferences.
• Commitment to mentoring students and collaborating with colleagues to enhance research and external funding efforts.
• Preference for expertise or interest in digital forensics, investigative science, cybercrime, or cybersecurity.
• On‑site work arrangement required (hybrid/remote not available).

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include:

• Accrued vacation and sick leave for eligible employees
• Community service leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, dental, flexible spending account, life insurance and more
• 12 paid holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional supplemental plans – 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus recreation center discount
• University bookstore discount
• and more

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