Clinical Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice

NC Central University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Criminal Justice at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor (nine-month, permanent, 1.0 FTE) starting Spring 2027 to teach a full load and support student success in both in-person and online programs. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise students, engage in scholarship, and contribute to service within the department and university, with opportunities to collaborate with Institutes.

Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Ability to teach research methods and statistics.
• Experience with Canvas LMS and multiple instructional modalities (in-person, online, HyFlex).
• Commitment to service, mentoring, and scholarly activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full load of courses (12 credit hours per semester).
• Engage in research with publication and professional activity.
• Mentor graduate students on theses and projects.
• Participate in department, college, and university service.

Skills

Teaching

Research methods

Statistics

OER experience

Education

Ph.D. or D.C.J. in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Clinical Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice

Position Number: F610753

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1=9/10 month - Faculty only

Position Overview

Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine,' NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.

Visit NCCU.edu

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Criminal Justice at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is one of the largest academic units on campus, with nearly 700 graduate and undergraduate majors. The undergraduate program holds the distinction of being the first HBCU program to receive endorsement from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The department is also home to two distinguished institutes: the Institute for Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and the Juvenile Justice Institute.

As one of the largest academic units at NCCU, the Department of Criminal Justice is poised for continued growth at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. This expansion underscores the need for this position to ensure high-quality instruction and advising for both in-person and online programs. Supporting student success, including retention and graduation, is a top priority for both the University and the department.

The mission of the department is to support the university's efforts to promote student success (i.e., retention and graduation) at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to support the student's personal and professional development.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Department of Criminal Justice at North Carolina Central University is seeking applications to fill a nine-month full time permanent Clinical Assistant Professor position (F610753) starting Spring 2027. The selected candidate will be expected to teach a full load (12 credit hours) per semester, to include course instructions that achieve student learning outcomes, and engage in service with the department and university consistent with the Faculty Workload Policy. Additionally, the selected candidate will be expected to engage in minimum research that leads to publication and engage in service with the Department and University Community consistent with the Faculty Workload Policy.

Criminal Justice is the largest undergraduate program at NCCU, and it is projected to grow at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This position is essential to the department's efforts to support all undergraduate programs (face-to-face and online) and the graduate program (Hyflex), a priority of both the University and department.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, student success, and service. The successful candidate will possess the ability to deliver high-quality instruction, engage in scholarly activities that support professional growth and promotion, and actively contribute to departmental, university, and professional service.

Primary teaching responsibilities include advanced expertise in teaching research methods and statistics, along with excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. The ideal candidate will be proficient in utilizing Canvas or a comparable learning management system to support student learning. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple instructional modalities, including in-person, online, and HyFlex formats, while incorporating Open Educational Resources (OER) and evidence-based instructional practices.

Additional teaching responsibilities include curriculum development, student learning assessment at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and mentoring graduate students through thesis and applied research projects. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a commitment to innovative pedagogy, student engagement, and continuous improvement in teaching effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will maintain a minimum scholarly agenda that supports professional development and promotion expectations. Opportunities to collaborate on externally funded research and applied projects through the Institute for Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Juvenile Justice Institute are available and encouraged.

The faculty member will be expected to actively participate in service activities within the Department of Criminal Justice, the University, and relevant academic and professional organizations. A demonstrated willingness to contribute to departmental initiatives, accreditation efforts, student recruitment and retention, and other service activities is essential.

The successful candidate must possess the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to promote student learning and success in a diverse educational environment. Exceptional oral and written communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

All areas of specialization will be considered. Candidates with demonstrated expertise in teaching Research Methods and Statistics at the undergraduate and graduate levels are especially encouraged to apply.

Minimum Education/Experience

Ph.D. or D.C.J. in Criminal Justice or related field

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

Ph.D. or D.C.J. in Criminal Justice or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

• 60% Teaching - teaching undergraduate and graduate criminal justice courses.
• 10% Mentoring - Provide Student Support in career opportunities.
• 10% Research - Publications and Scholarly Activities.
• 30% Service - Serving on committees at the departmental, college and university levels.