Assistant/Associate Professor - Criminal Justice

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Sick Leave

Health Benefits

Retirement TSERS

Employee Discounts

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University seeks a full-time, 9-month faculty member in Criminal Justice to teach campus and/or online courses, at Assistant/Associate Professor rank. The role includes advising students, serving on thesis/dissertation committees, and pursuing external funding while contributing to curriculum development and program growth.

The department emphasizes strong teaching, ongoing scholarly activity, and collaborative work with graduate programs,College

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in the discipline with at least four years teaching experience.
• Strong teaching record at undergrad and graduate levels; ability to publish in peer‑reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Commitment to mentoring students and collaborating to advance departmental research and funding efforts.

Responsibilities

• Teach campus and/or online courses in Criminal Justice.
• Teach approved curriculum at undergraduate and graduate levels, including possible graduate courses.
• Advise and mentor students; maintain grades and attendance per university policies.
• Participate in thesis/dissertation committees; pursue external funding opportunities.
• Contribute to retention initiatives and service to department, college, and university.

Skills

Teaching experience

Publishing

Conference presentations

Mentoring

External funding collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or terminal degree in discipline

Job description

Position Details

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

Position Overview

The Department of Criminal Justice at North Carolina Agriculturaland 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.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Criminal Justice is housed within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice with a Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation, a Master of Science and a Ph.D. with four areas of specialization, Digital Forensics, Investigative Science, Social Justice, and Research Methods. The Department has over 550 majors. The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS is an academic unit that reports to the Office of the Provost/Division of Academic Affairs and enrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 160 full‑time faculty members. N.C. A&T is a public, land‑grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 15,275 students in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation. Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as "R2-High Research Activity" in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve "R1-Very High Research Activity" status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher‑education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as "best for business" by the CNBC financial network.

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 a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

On‑site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on‑site)

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E‑Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, nationalorigin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, politicalaffiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexualidentity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Additional Remote/Hybrid Information

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C.A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.