Assistant​/Associate Professor of Crimnal Justice Administration and Homeland Security

Gardner-Webb University seeks a qualified, broadly trained individual to fill this tenure-track faculty position in the area of criminal justice and homeland security at the Assistant Professor level within the Department of Public Service (DPS) at the main campus in Boiling Springs, NC, to begin Fall 2026. Teaching responsibilities will include both introductory and advanced courses in the Criminal Justice and/or Homeland Security Bachelor of Science degree programs with the potential to teach in the graduate program for Public Administration depending on qualifications.

Faculty members will be required to teach on campus, although they may teach some courses online.

• Candidate must hold a terminal degree in Criminal Justice or Homeland Security.
• Candidate should have a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion demonstrated through pedagogy, research, and/or public engagement.
• Candidate must conduct, present and publish research in the discipline.
• Candidate should have undergraduate teaching and mentoring experience with a record of instructional effectiveness.
• Candidate must have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Candidate must present a track record that demonstrates exceptional organization, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal relations, and the ability to manage undergraduate programs effectively.
• Candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to Christian Higher Education.

• Candidate possesses past and/or present work experience in the discipline field.
• Candidate demonstrates academic or professional experience in public administration, public management, public leadership, or organizational leadership, or a related discipline.
• Candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to community outreach and engagement, as is expected of faculty at GWU.

• Teach at the undergraduate-level, including introductory courses and advanced courses in Criminal Justice and/or Homeland Security.
• Provide guidance, advising, and mentorship to undergraduates in programs housed in the Department.
• Attend monthly Department of Public Service meetings and monthly GWU faculty meetings.
• Support the department in required documentation, assessment, and development of best practices.
• Participate in faculty committees and the business of the university as required.
• Participate in the recruitment of students through university-sponsored events.
• Develop an independent research program and publish within their discipline.
• Travel to attend conferences and meetings.
• Assist the Department Chair and other Program Coordinators/Directors, as needed.

Please note that incomplete submissions will not be considered. Questions about program specifics or application requirements should be directed to the Chair of the Department of Public Service, Dr. Erin Cook, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Salary and benefits are competitive with institutions of similar size and purpose.

Gardner-Webb University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religious affiliation, national origin, disability, or Veteran status.

• Letter of Interest
• Updated Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of quality teaching
• Contact information for three references
• Certified transcripts from the highest level of education attained
• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application review.
• If hired, official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution (to Academic Affairs for full-time and undergraduate adjuncts, or to  for graduate adjuncts).

Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie‑classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 U.S. states, and 43 foreign countries.

GWU is an NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student‑athletes.