Instructor, Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacksonville State University is inviting applications for a non-tenure track Instructor of Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation. The role focuses on teaching undergraduate and graduate courses across delivery formats, with mentoring, service, and scholarship required.

The position begins August 2027 and has an anticipated start date of August 2, 2027. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in criminal justice or related field, with 18 graduate hours, and may have prior undergraduate or

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in criminal justice, forensic science, forensic investigation, or related field with minimum 18 graduate hours.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate levels preferred.
• Experience with online teaching using Canvas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate Criminal Justice and/or Forensic Investigation courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Mentor students and provide academic advising as needed.
• Engage in service to the department and community.
• Pursue scholarship within the discipline.

Skills

Teaching

Student mentoring

Service to department

Education

Master's degree in criminal justice or related field (18 graduate hours)

Job description

Jacksonville State University

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 position

The Department of Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation invites applications for the position of 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 non-tenure track position entails approximately 9 months of full-time service beginning August 2027.

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

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications

• A master’s degree in criminal justice, forensic science, forensic investigation, or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours completed in any of the aforementioned,

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in law enforcement with a minimum of 1 year 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.

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
• 4. The Alabama Investigator Academy

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.

For more information, visit www.jsu.edu.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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.