Assistant Professor of Practice - CID

Assistant Professor of Practice - CID

Agency:
East Texas A&M University

Department:
College of Innovation and Design

Proposed Minimum Salary:
Commensurate

Job Location:

Dallas, Texas

Job Type: Faculty

Job Description:

The Assistant Professor of Practice (Professional Track Faculty) of Criminal Justice with Emphasis in Law Enforcement Leadership (BSCJ-CJUS) is a twelve-month, full-time, renewable, non-tenure track faculty position within the College of Innovation and Design at East Texas A&M University. Professional Track Faculty provide high-quality instruction in their assigned academic discipline through innovative, student-centered teaching practices that support adult learners and prepare graduates for success in an evolving workforce.

Professional Track Faculty within the College of Innovation and Design are teacher-scholars of practice whose primary responsibility is teaching excellence, supported by leadership within the faculty community, engagement with their profession, and meaningful contributions to the College and University. Faculty integrate disciplinary expertise, instructional innovation, curriculum leadership, and professional experience to create engaging learning experiences while maintaining strong connections between academic programs and workforce needs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, provide leadership in curriculum development and continuous improvement, collaborate with colleagues to promote student success, maintain active engagement within their profession, and contribute to the mission and strategic priorities of the College and University.

This position is primarily remote. Occasional travel to East Texas A&M University campuses and other locations for university meetings, commencement ceremonies, professional engagement activities, partnership development, recruitment opportunities, and other college initiatives may be required. The university will not reimburse mileage or travel time for these required meetings.

As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence. ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education.

Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

• Teaching Excellence
• Curriculum Leadership
• Faculty Leadership & Collaboration
• Professional Engagement & Strategic Partnerships
• Institutional Engagement & Service

• Education:
  
  Master's degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field, which includes at least 18 graduate semester credit hours in Criminal Justice or equivalent combination of graduate-level education and experience.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  Five (5) years of industry experience in related field
• Hold active peace officer status in the state of Texas
• Leadership experience within a Texas criminal justice or public safety agency
• Leadership experience in criminal justice, public safety, law enforcement, corrections, emergency management, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, supervise, and/or develop others through professional leadership or training
• Ability to:
  Communicate effectively, both written and spoken, with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Ability to:
  Manage multiple priorities and work cooperatively in a fully online, distributed team environment.
• Licensing/Professional
  
  Certifications:
  
  Texas peace officer license
• Physical Requirements:
  
  None

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Other Requirements:
  This is a primarily remote position; reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated workspace are required. Occasional travel to campus and other locations for meetings, commencement, recruitment, and college events will be required. May require flexibility to work some evenings or weekends to support student needs and program deadlines.

Preferred Education / Skills/

Experience:

• Education:
  
  Terminal degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Leadership, Homeland Security, or closely related discipline
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level (as instructor of record, adjunct, teaching assistant, or clinical/lab instructor).
• Experience with competency-based education (CBE), online instruction, or adult/nontraditional learner populations.
• Active involvement in relevant professional organizations, industry associations, or advisory boards.
• Progressive…