Assistant​/Associate Professor - Criminal Justice

Overview

The Department of Criminal Justice at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University seeks a full-time, 9-month faculty member to teach campus and/or online courses. This person will serve as a faculty member in the Department of Criminal Justice (CRJS) at the rank of Assistant / Associate Professor. 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 introductory, advanced level 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/professional activity, recruitment, curriculum development and other activities such as service to the Department, College and University as needed/required.

• Working Title
  :
  Assistant/Associate Professor - Criminal Justice
• Position Number
  : 001447
• Recruitment Salary Range
  : commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA
  :
  Exempt
• Appointment Type
  :
  Permanent - Full-time
• Tenure Track
  :
  Yes
• FTE
  : 40 hours/week, 9 months
• Organizational Division
  :
  Criminal Justice
• Organizational Location
  :
  College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
• Organizational Unit
  :
  Criminal Justice

• Posting Number
  : EPA
  2965
• Open Date
  : 01/30/2026
• Open Until Filled
  :
  Yes
• Date Position Available
  :
  August 2026

• Minimum 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.
• Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
  :
  The candidate must possess an 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. Additionally, expertise and/or interest in digital forensics, investigative science, cybercrime, or cybersecurity is preferable.
• Required License or Certification
  :
  No
• Is this position eligible for remote or hybrid work
  :
  On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.

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