Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Forensic Studies

Florida Gulf Coast University; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute to curriculum development, conduct scholarly research, mentor students, and participate in service to the department and university.

The role may involve teaching in face-to-face and online/hybrid formats and contributing to interdisciplinary programs with Forensic Studies and related fields.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensic Studies, Psychology with a Criminology focus, Law/Policy/Society, or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent.
• ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and teaches assigned courses, including developing syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments.
• Delivers consistent, interactive, and engaging lectures aligned with curriculum goals and accreditation standards.
• Maintains the highest standards of classroom instruction and engages in reflective self-assessment to ensure continuous improvement.
• Holds regular office hours and provides academic advising and individual support to students.
• Collaborates with departmental faculty on curriculum development and program advancement.
• Establishes and maintains an active research program, including opportunities for undergraduate student involvement.
• Demonstrates evidence of scholarly publication and grantsmanship.
• Actively participates in departmental, college, and university committees and meetings.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Research methods

Statistics

Data analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related field

ABD considered if degree conferred by Aug 7, 2027

Tools

R

SPSS

Stata

SAS

Python

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute to curriculum development, conduct scholarly research, mentor students, and participate in service to the department and university.

The role may involve teaching in face-to-face and online/hybrid formats and contributing to interdisciplinary programs with Forensic Studies and related fields.