Assistant Professor or Instructor, Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation

JSU Careers; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacksonville State University is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Professor or Instructor in Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation. Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in CJ and/or Forensic Investigation, across delivery formats, is the primary responsibility. The appointee will mentor students, contribute to service activities, and pursue discipline-based scholarship.

Start approx. Aug 2027.

Qualifications

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate Criminal Justice and/or Forensic Investigation courses.
• Mentoring students and providing service to the university.
• Engage in scholarly activity within the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Criminal Justice and/or Forensic Investigation across formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online).
• Mentor students and participate in service to the department and community.
• Engage in scholarship within the discipline.

Skills

Teaching courses

Student mentoring

Scholarly research

Service to institution

Education

Doctorate in Criminal Justice

Master’s degree in forensic science

Job description

Jacksonville State University

Assistant Professor or Instructor, Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation

The Department of Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation in Jacksonville State University’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Professor or Instructor position

The Department of Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor or Instructor of Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation. The position is for teaching undergraduate and graduate Criminal Justice and/or Forensic Investigation courses, based on applicant qualifications, and requires teaching competencies in the various fields of criminal justice or forensic investigation. Courses are offered through various delivery formats including face-to-face, hybrid/blended, and 100% on-line. While teaching will be the successful candidate’s primary responsibility, student mentoring, service to the institution and community, and scholarship within the discipline are also required. This position entails approximately 9 months of full-time service beginning August 2027.

About the Department

The Department of Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation, housed in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, is one of the largest on campus with over 600 students. We currently offer a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Investigation, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, a criminal justice concentration in the Master of Public Administration degree program, and a Master of Science in Forensic Investigation. We also incorporate four cutting-edge research, practice, and training centers: 1. The Center for Applied Forensics (CFAF), 2. The Center for Best Practices in Law Enforcement (CBPLE), 3. The Southeast Command College, and 4. The Alabama Investigator Academy.

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Tenure Track Assistant Professor: All applicants must possess either an earned doctorate in Criminal Justice or a master’s degree in forensic science. A Juris Doctorate alone does not qualify for this position.

OR

• Non tenure track Instructor: A master’s degree in criminal justice, forensic investigation, or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours completed in either of the two, and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in law enforcement with a minimum of 1 year in an investigative capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in law enforcement with a minimum of 3 years in an investigative capacity.
• Investigative work in either the division of homicide, vice, narcotics, or digital forensics.
• Prior teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Prior teaching at the graduate level.
• Prior teaching 100% on-line at either the undergraduate or graduate level using the Canvas platform.

This position has an anticipated start date of August 2, 2027.

About Jax State

Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University, also known as Jax State, is a learning-centered comprehensive public university in Jacksonville, Alabama. Nestled in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to more than 10,000 students from more than 60 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment and supports them in achieving their educational, career and personal goals. As an institution of higher learning, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement while promoting scholarly research and service activities that align with its academic and professional strengths.

Jax State is recognized as a top-tier regional university, climbing steadily in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings over the past four years. Also known as “the friendliest campus in the South,” Jax State offers a diverse and comprehensive range of academic programs designed to prepare students for successful careers and lifelong learning. The University provides 46 undergraduate degree programs, 12 undergraduate microcredentials and certificates, 64 master's programs, three doctoral programs, seven Educational Specialist (EdS) programs and 15 graduate certificate programs and microcredentials. Many of these programs are available entirely online, offering flexibility to accommodate students' schedules and learning preferences.

The University maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1, ensuring personalized instruction and mentorship in a supportive learning environment. With one of the highest percentages of accredited programs among universities nationwide, Jax State is committed to academic excellence and student success.

Clery Notice

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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