Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice - Homeland Security

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); Sur place; USD 56 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wichita State University’s School of Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Criminal Justice, starting August 2, 2027. The position offers a 9-month contract with a $65,000 salary and is based on the WSU Main Campus in Wichita, KS.

The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop an active research agenda focused on enforcement issues for Homeland Security, and contribute to service and outreach within the department and

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in direct field.
• Teaching experience.

Responsabilités

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in homeland security. The standard teaching load for research-active faculty is three classes per semester.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda that leads to refereed publications.
• Seek external funding for research projects, individually or collaboratively, with faculty or local/state agencies.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Engage with the community and contribute to public scholarship.

Connaissances

Online teaching

Research publishing

Teamwork

Diversity & inclusion

Formation

PhD or terminal degree

Description du poste

Department: School of Criminal Justice

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: $65,000

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, may vary depending on class schedule; work is performed on-site and in person; work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export controlrequirement.

Job Story

School of Criminal Justice (SCJ) at Wichita State Universityinvites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorposition starting on August 2, 2027 in Criminal Justice with theability to teach and conduct research focused on enforcement issuesfor professions within Homeland Security. We seek a dynamic andinnovative scholar committed to excellence in teaching, research,and service. The successful candidate will contribute to ourundergraduate and graduate programs, engage in impactful research,and participate in departmental, college, and universitycommittees. The salary for this 9-month position will be$65,000.

As one of the oldest criminal justice programs in the UnitedStates, our school offers bachelor's and master's degrees inCriminal Justice, a fully online bachelor's degree in HomelandSecurity, a bachelor's degree in Forensic Science, and master’sdegrees in Forensic Biology and Forensic Firearms. Due to theschool's strong partnership with local and state agencies, facultyhave abundant research opportunities.

The SCJ is housed in the Law Enforcement Training Center on WSU’sInnovation Campus – a partnership building shared with the WichitaPolice Department and the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office. The SCJhas close partnerships with the Midwest Criminal Justice Instituteand with the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, andExplosives (ATF), which has two buildings on the Innovation Campushousing the Crime Gun Intelligence Center of Excellence, the NIBINNational Correlation and Training Center II, and the ATF WichitaField Office.

Job Summary

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels usingvarious instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face),hybrid, and fully online). To foster applied learning into thecourse design and engage with industry and local business communityapplied projects. To advance knowledge through scholarly activities(e.g., active involvement in committees, student mentorship,recruitment and retention initiative, outreach activities,etc.)

Essential Functions

Meet expectations for research, teaching, and service as set forth by the department and college.

Job Duties

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in homeland security.The standard teaching load for research-active faculty is threeclasses per semester.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda that leads torefereed publications.
• Seek external funding for research projects, individually orcollaboratively, with faculty or local/state agencies.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university serviceactivities.
• Engage with the community and contribute to publicscholarship.

Required Education and Experience

• Terminal degree in direct field
• Teaching experience

Faculty Requirements

• PhD or other terminal degree related to a social science field such as criminal justice, sociology, or criminology must be completed prior to August 2, 2027.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching in multiple modalities, especially delivering online courses.
• Demonstrated potential for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.

WSU is not able to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position – Frequent 60-90%;Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment includingbut not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators –Frequent 60-90%