Criminal Justice Faculty Position (Open Rank, Non-tenure track)

High Point University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

High Point University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in the Department of Criminal Justice, beginning August 2027. Rank is negotiable based on qualifications and experience, with promotion opportunities within the non-tenure-track framework. Candidates with a Ph.D.

in criminal justice/criminology and a J.D. will be given preference; others with related education are considered.

Qualifications

• PhD in criminal justice/criminology required or preferred with JD.
• JD with related master's in criminal justice/criminology also considered.
• Ability to teach law-related courses including courts and trials.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Department of Criminal Justice and mentor students.
• Engage in scholarly research and perform departmental service as part of a team.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in criminal justice/criminology

J.D.

Master's in criminal justice/criminology

Job description

The Department of Criminal Justice at High Point University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure faculty position. Rank is negotiable based on qualifications and experience, with promotion opportunities available within the non-tenure-track faculty structure. The position begins in August of 2027, and candidates with a Ph.D. in criminal justice/criminology and a J.D. will be given preference. Candidates with a Ph.D. in criminal justice/criminology or closely related field, candidates with a J.D. and master’s in criminal justice/criminology or closely related field, and candidates with a J.D. and applicable experience will be considered. The position requires the ability to cover coursework in law, including courts and trials, criminal law, criminal evidence, and mock trial. Qualifications to teach international and security related courses, forensic courses, violent crime, and/or intro to the justice system are desired. Duties include teaching, research, and performing departmental service as part of a close and vital faculty team. The University seeks applicants who are committed to education as an experiential and life-enhancing process.

Experience and Training Preference will be given to candidates whose specialties surround criminal law, courts and trials, criminal evidence, and mock trial.

Ability to teach international and security related courses, forensic courses, violent crime or into to the justice system is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability: Knowledge of the above course subjects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Teaching, departmental service, research, and student mentorship. Appointment with a greater focus on teaching is possible, with the likelihood of an increased teaching load.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Report to Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice, the Dean of the School of the Douglas S. Witcher School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences, and to the Provost of the University.

At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people.

High Point University is a God, family and country school.

High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas.

High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses.