Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice

Abilene Christian University • Abilene, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university. The Department of Government & Criminal Justice at Abilene Christian University invites applications for an assistant professor position in criminal justice. The Department and its pre-law and other public service programs at ACU have a long history of teaching, scholarship, and service spanning more than 40 years. The new hire will assist the Department in continuing this heritage in a Christ-centered environment. This tenure-track faculty position offers excellent opportunities to contribute to the growing criminal justice program at ACU. The successful applicant will ideally play a key role in enhancing our existing curriculum to prepare students for diverse careers in law enforcement, including developing interdisciplinary tracks that leverage ACU’s existing strengths (e.g., Forensics, Cyber Security, and Homeland Security).

Requirements

• A master's degree in criminal justice or a related field is required.
• Strong skills in teaching, scholarship, and mentoring students.
• Must be professing Christians and active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ.
• Must be willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.

Nice To Haves

• A terminal degree is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Department in continuing its heritage in a Christ-centered environment.
• Play a key role in enhancing the existing curriculum to prepare students for diverse careers in law enforcement.
• Develop interdisciplinary tracks that leverage ACU’s existing strengths (e.g., Forensics, Cyber Security, and Homeland Security).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level