26-152 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

West Chester University•West Chester University, PA

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. The mission of the College of Business and Public Management (CBPM), home of the Department of Criminal Justice, is to provide high quality - high value education through excellence in teaching and scholarship, community engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and experiential learning. CBPM is an AACSB accredited school. The Department of Criminal Justice remains on the cutting edge of the discipline. Our programs are dedicated to preparing the next generation of leaders in criminal justice. Our esteemed faculty bring a wealth of experience from various sectors of the justice system. This diverse expertise ensures that our students receive a comprehensive and practical education that is deeply informed by real-world insights. Faculty typically teach at least two different course preparations per semester. The faculty position involves teaching undergraduate and/or graduate level courses that may be offered in in-person, online, and/or hybrid modalities depending on departmental needs. The ideal candidate will use innovative teaching skills and demonstrate strong attention to the learning and teaching needs of the department’s students. Their experience, substantive specialization, and pedagogical training will serve to strengthen the department's mission and vision. The faculty will collaborate with other departmental and college faculty & staff to ensure student success.

Requirements

Ph.D in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or closely related discipline. ABD may be considered - Doctoral dissertation must be successfully completed on or before August 2027
Expertise in cybercrime, including digital forensics, cybersecurity roles, artificial intelligence in security, transnational, and cyberfraud
Experience teaching undergraduate college students
Research and scholarship related to Criminal Justice
Experience working with diverse populations or underserved communities

Nice To Haves

Expertise teaching research methods or data analysis; and/or
Experience teaching graduate level courses; and/or
Experience teaching in various modalities, including in-person, online (synchronous or asynchronous), or a hybrid format

Responsibilities

Teach and provide instructional learning at the undergraduate and/graduate level coursework in the Criminal Justice program via approved modalities.
Additional courses may be assigned based on area of specialization depending on department needs.
Engage in scholarly activities, including research, publications, and presentations
Advise and mentor students.
Maintain office hours
Serve the University, College, Department, and the community through participation in various committees
Perform other duties as assigned