Associate Professor/Professor

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University in Greensboro seeks a tenure-track Associate Professor or Professor in the Criminal Justice Department to teach undergraduate and graduate courses for a 9-month appointment. The candidate will report to the department chair and support new graduate programs.

The role includes advising, thesis/dissertation service, and participation in research, curriculum development, and external funding efforts, with on-site duties and potential for

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in the discipline.
• Minimum four years of teaching experience in higher education.
• Strong record of scholarly activity and service.
• Ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within Criminal Justice.
• Advise and mentor students and supervise theses/dissertations.
• Participate in retention efforts and course reviews.
• Engage in research, external funding opportunities, and curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Scholarly activity

Student mentoring

Digital forensics / cybersecurity

Education

Ph.D. or terminal degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Position Overview

This position will serve as a 9-month tenure-track faculty member teaching undergraduate and graduate courses within the Department of Criminal Justice (CRJS) at the rank of associate professor or professor. This person reports to the chairperson of the Criminal Justice Department and will work closely with the College and 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 courses, 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 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 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, 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.

Work Arrangement

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

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, 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.

Position Information

Working Title: Associate Professor/Professor

Position Number: 009953

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

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: EPA3186

Open Date: 09/14/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Date Position Available: August 2027

Employee Benefits

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