Criminal Justice & Forensic Studies Educator & Researcher

Florida Gulf Coast University; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop curriculum, conduct research, mentor students, and participate in university service. The role supports online and face-to-face delivery and fosters scholarly activity in the field.

Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in Criminal Justice or a related field and show evidence of teaching across Criminal Justice and Forensic Studies programs, including research

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensic Studies, Psychology with a Criminology focus, Law/Policy/Society, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.
• Experience in statistics and research methods or in criminal law and policy.
• ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2027; if ABD, appointment at Lecturer level on fixed contract.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and teaches assigned courses with syllabi, materials, and assessments.
• Delivers engaging lectures aligned with curriculum goals and accreditation standards.
• Maintains high standards of instruction and engages in reflective self-assessment.
• Holds office hours and provides academic advising to students.
• Utilizes the University’s learning management system and instructional technologies.
• Collaborates on curriculum development and program advancement.
• Establishes and maintains an active research program with undergraduate involvement.
• Engages in scholarly publication and grantsmanship.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Research and scholarly activity

Student mentoring

Online learning delivery

Education

PhD in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

R

SPSS

Python

Stata

SAS

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop curriculum, conduct research, mentor students, and participate in university service. The role supports online and face-to-face delivery and fosters scholarly activity in the field.

Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in Criminal Justice or a related field and show evidence of teaching across Criminal Justice and Forensic Studies programs, including research