Lecturer I ( Criminal Justice)

Prairie View A&M University • Prairie View, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a non-tenure-track Lecturer I in the Department of Justice Studies. The successful candidate will be a dedicated educator with expertise in criminalistics, able to teach contemporary investigative methods, digital evidence, and cybercrime courses such as Crime Scene Investigation, Fundamentals of Cybersecurity, Cyberterrorism, and Digital Forensics. The candidate will also use professional connections and organizational skills to build and coordinate an internship program preparing students for careers in criminal justice, forensic investigation, and related fields.

The position includes undergraduate teaching, student mentoring, internship development and administration, and departmental, college, and university service. Salary is commensurate with education and experience within the assigned salary range and the University's compensation structure.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, criminalistics, forensic science, digital forensics, cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in criminalistics or a related discipline relevant to the position.
• Evidence of college-level teaching effectiveness or strong potential for excellence in undergraduate instruction.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to build working relationships with external agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensic Science, or a closely related field.
• Professional experience in crime scene investigation, forensic analysis, digital forensics, cybersecurity, or criminal investigation.
• Professional certification in a relevant area, such as crime scene investigation, latent prints, or digital forensics.
• Experience coordinating internships, field placements, or other experiential learning programs.
• Established professional connections with justice, forensic, or cybersecurity agencies in the Houston region or across Texas.
• Experience developing applied coursework, laboratory exercises, or other hands-on learning activities.
• Experience mentoring first-generation college students and a commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in criminalistics and related fields based on departmental needs and the candidate’s qualifications.
• Deliver engaging instruction using current technologies, investigative practices, case studies, simulations, and hands-on activities.
• Assess student learning to improve instruction, curriculum, and program effectiveness.
• Stay current in criminalistics, forensic investigation, digital evidence, and related disciplines.
• Coordinate the department’s internship program, including recruiting and advising students, placing them with appropriate agencies, and evaluating their performance.
• Develop and maintain internship partnerships with law enforcement, courts, corrections, forensic laboratories, cybersecurity organizations, and other justice-related agencies.
• Serve as the department’s liaison with internship site supervisors and maintain internship agreements, records, and outcome data.
• Mentor students in academic success, career preparation, and professional development.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service.

What This Job Offers

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