Chair of Criminal Justice: Open-Rank, Tenure-Track

Columbia College • Columbia, SC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia College invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track faculty position that will serve as Chair of Criminal Justice beginning either in January or in August 2027, depending on the successful candidate’s availability. Columbia College seeks candidates who aspire to excellence in teaching, leadership, and research, and who can build collaborative relationships within the college and the profession. The successful candidate must have a PhD in Criminal Justice or Criminology, but those with credentials in a closely related field will be considered (Juris Doctorate accepted). The successful candidate must have a minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience. This position is a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment. Faculty Rank is dependent upon qualifications. The standard teaching load is twelve credit hours (4/4) for the fall and spring semesters. The successful candidate will receive a stipend in addition to salary for chair duties. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver courses in a variety of formats, including online and face-to-face modalities, and is expected to teach core courses and specialized courses in the undergraduate and graduate curriculums. Faculty are expected to have flexibility in class scheduling to meet the needs of the institution. Faculty members are also expected to participate in faculty governance and academic program activities and to engage in service as well as scholarship and professional development.

Requirements

• PhD in Criminal Justice or Criminology (or closely related field; Juris Doctorate accepted)
• Minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience
• Earned PhD by the time of appointment

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for all Criminal Justice initiatives
• Oversees and updates curriculums and Student Learning Outcomes
• Submits and prioritizes program budget requests
• Completes annual program assessments and program reviews
• Schedules undergraduate and graduate courses
• Hires, mentors, and supervises adjunct faculty
• Coordinates program activities such as: Participating in undergraduate and graduate Admissions Open Houses, Updating program-related information for the website and other marketing materials, Providing Admissions and Marketing information about the programs, Assisting Student Success with advising and career service initiatives
• Advising undergraduate and graduate Day and Online students
• Develops specializations, tracks, or concentrations related to programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree