Associate Professor/Professor and Graduate Program Director

NCAT • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

The Graduate Director of Criminal Justice will oversee graduate programs (Master’s / PhD), manage curriculum, advise students, handle admissions, ensure program quality, and serve as a key link between graduate faculty, students, and the department with both the graduate college and the university. The new hire will focus on theory, research, and professional development, distinct from undergraduate roles, guiding future researchers, policymakers, and leaders in the justice system. 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 graduate-level courses, support graduate 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; and serving on the University’s Graduate Council. Other duties include course review and related teaching tasks as assigned. This is a 12-month tenure track faculty position.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or other terminal degree in the discipline with at least four years teaching experience, and scholarly activity and service, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Academic Oversight: Developing and maintaining graduate curriculum and standards.
• Student Support: Advising Master’s/PhD students, guiding theses /dissertations.
• Admissions: Managing the recruitment and selection of graduate candidates.
• Faculty Liaison: Working with professors teaching graduate courses.
• Program Representation: Acting as the primary contact for graduate studies in the department.

Nice To Haves

• At least four years of teaching at the university level.
• In addition to the stated minimum degree/qualifications, demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarly/research activities consistent with eligibility for appointment/tenure at the rank of associate professor or professor is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee graduate programs (Master’s / PhD)
• Manage curriculum
• Advise students
• Handle admissions
• Ensure program quality
• Serve as a key link between graduate faculty, students, and the department with both the graduate college and the university
• Focus on theory, research, and professional development
• Guide future researchers, policymakers, and leaders in the justice system
• 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 graduate-level courses
• Support graduate students in maintaining satisfactory academic progress
• Serve on thesis and dissertation committees
• Pursue external funding opportunities
• Participate in retention initiatives
• Serve on the University’s Graduate Council
• Course review and related teaching tasks as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees