Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Department of Criminal Justice is seeking applications to fill one nine-month tenure-track position (610261) at the Assistant Professor level starting the Fall 2022 academic year. The selected candidate will be expected to teach a full course load (12 credit hours per semester), to include course instructions that achieve student learning outcomes, annual scholarly outputs to include research and publications and Service to the department, college, university and the community at large, which include professional organizations.

This position is critical to the mission of the Department of Criminal Justice and the University's efforts to promote student success (i.e., retention and graduation) at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Grant funding agencies base their decisions in part on the evidence of competence by the prospective researcher/investigative team or unit (i.e., the Department).

Minimum Education/Experience:
A doctorate in Criminal Justice or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution is required. Applicants must have at least 18 credit hours in Doctoral-level studies in Criminal Justice or related discipline. A Juris Doctorate does not qualify for the position. ABD candidates will be considered. Degree must be conferred by July 2022.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses through face-to-face and online instruction, engage in curriculum development and assessment at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and advise students for graduate-level thesis and projects. As a tenure-track faculty member, faculty must engage in peer-reviewed scholarship to meet the requirements for promotion and tenure, and to meet the goals and objectives of the University, College, and the Department. This includes participation in externally-funded research activities (i.e., grantsmanship), preferably in conjunction with the Department’s two institutes: the Institute for Homeland Security and Workforce Development and the Juvenile Justice Institute. The person must also engage in service within the department, college, university, and community as well as their respective academic/professional disciplines. The ability to work independently and collegially with others to ensure student learning and success in a diverse environment is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Preferences for this position:
Individuals with teaching specialization in emergency management and/or homeland security will be given preference. All areas of specialization will be considered.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript and submit to a background investigation

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.


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