"Assistant/Associate Professor Criminal Justice (Tenure-Track)"

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Assistant/Associate Professor Criminal Justice (Tenure-Track)

FLSA Status
Exempt

Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with Experience

Employment Status
Full Time

Department
School of Social Sciences

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable in Criminal Justice. The selected candidate will be required to teach a four/four course load of undergraduate courses and/or an equivalent combination of undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of Criminal Justice. Other duties include teaching online classes, and providing student advising, research, and other scholarly activity.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• In-dept knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and related systems
• Knowledge of effective teaching methods, including online teaching, instructional design and student engagement
• Knowledge of various assessment strategies to evaluate student learning and academic performance
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Skills to balance teaching responsibilities, research activities, and departmental, university committee involvement, effectively
• Ability to adjust teaching methods and course materials based on student feedback and emerging trends
• Knowledge, skills and ability to design and create comprehensive course materials including course syllabi, lecture notes, assignments and assessment aligned with program objectives
• Ability to offer academic support and advisement to students
• Ability to guide and support students in their academic and professional development

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to teach varied courses in Criminal Justice
• Demonstrate knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching, managing, and evaluating students
• Advise Criminal Justice Students about academic requirements and registration for classes
• Contribute to continual program improvement through annual evaluation of program outcomes and objectives
• Assist in ongoing program curriculum development and participate in service to the program, department, and school
• Actively engage in professional activities related to Criminal Justice and the Department of Social Sciences
• Actively engage in research
• Comply with the departmental curriculum, grading standards, student performance data, attendance policy, textbooks choices, and assessment
• Comply with all scheduled due dates regarding teaching, grading, and advising
• Serve on department, school, and university committees
• Comply with all federal, state, and university laws and policies

Qualifications

The candidate must have an earned PhD/Doctorate in Criminal Justice, Criminology or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Licensing and Certifications
N/A

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Occasionally

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds

Travel
Occasionally

Extended Work Hours
Not Required

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Location
Lorman

Open Date
09/09/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement
Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
6. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
7. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)
8. A Leadership Statement

Optional Documents