Assistant Professor Criminal Justice and Criminology

Job ID: 289633

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world. To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation. Statesboro Campus: 1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, GA 30458. Armstrong Campus: 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419.

Department Information

Within this setting, the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology provides a comprehensive examination of justice, crime, and victimization. The program offers both an in-person and fully online Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology that enrolls approximately 900 undergraduate students across all campuses and a minor with 175 students. The department also houses an in-person and online Master of Science (MS) program in Criminal Justice and Criminology with concentrations in criminal justice/criminology and cybercrime. The online MS program is ranked #27 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Further, we offer an Executive MS program in Criminal Justice for law enforcement professionals, which permits them to complete POST-certified coursework in flexible modules. Finally, the department offers an online Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime. Including the Graduate Certificate, we enroll approximately 90 graduate students across all graduate programming.

Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the assistant professor positions require teaching some combination of courses within our undergraduate and graduate degree programs, developing a sustainable and productive program of research, providing service to the department, college, and university, as well as engaging in student success and professional development initiatives. Each position is an academic (10 month), tenure-track appointment.

Required Qualifications

Earned doctorate in criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related field (e.g., sociology or psychology) with at least 18 graduate semester hours in criminal justice or criminology, by August 1, 2026. Expertise in the general area of policing. Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives. Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development. Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of successful college/university level teaching experience. Ability and/or experience to contribute to courses in areas related to policing to include, but not limited to: Forensics, investigations, legal processes, cybersecurity, and cybercrime such as, Introduction to Policing, Introduction to Cybercrime, Investigations, Criminal Justice Systems: Policy and Process, Legal Process, Cyber Criminology, Seminar in Law Enforcement. Ability and interest in engaging in collaborative research with existing faculty members. Experience in, or potential for, pursuing external funding.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above and an indication of interest in the position on the Armstrong (Savannah) Campus, the position on the Statesboro Campus, or both; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES: Consistently exhibit engaging customer service. Ability to support various constituencies served by the University. Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position.

KNOWLEDGE: Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success.

SKILLS: Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills.

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled. Screening of applications begins October 10, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Search Chair: Dylan Spencer, Ph.D. Email: mspencer@georgiasouthern.edu. Telephone: 912.478.0328.