Associate Professor/Professor - Criminal Justice

NCAT • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

This position will serve as a 9-month tenure-track faculty member teaching undergraduate and graduate courses within the Department of Criminal Justice ( CRJS ) at the rank of associate professor or professor. This person reports to the chairperson of the Criminal Justice Department and will work closely with the College and 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 courses, 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 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
• 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

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
• Supporting students in maintaining satisfactory academic progress
• Serving on thesis and dissertation committees
• Pursuing external funding opportunities
• Participating in retention initiatives
• Advising and mentoring students
• Maintaining and reporting student grades and attendance
• Research and scholarly activity
• Recruitment
• Curriculum development
• Service to the Department, College and University

What This Job Offers

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