Assistant/Associate Professor - Criminal Justice

NCAT•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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
Expertise and/or interest in digital forensics, investigative science, cybercrime, or cybersecurity is preferable

Responsibilities

Teach campus and/or online courses
Provide strong foundational support for the new graduate programs
Lead the incorporation of innovative learning approaches for students specializing in criminal justice and investigative science
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
Pursue external funding opportunities
Participate in retention initiatives
Advise and mentor students
Maintain and report student grades and attendance
Submit success reporting items
Submit midterm and final grades in accordance with university policies
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.