Posting Details
Classification Information
Classification Type
EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The
Graduate Director of Criminal Justice will oversee
graduate programs (Master’s / PhD), manage curriculum, advise
students, handle admissions, ensure program quality, and serve as a
key link between graduate faculty, students, and the department
with both the graduate college and the university. The new hire
will focus on theory, research, and professional development,
distinct from undergraduate roles, guiding future researchers,
policymakers, and leaders in the justice system. This person
reports to the Chairperson of the Criminal Justice Department and
will work closely with the College and University administration,
as well as graduate faculty. The person will provide strong
foundational support for the new graduate programs and lead the
incorporation of innovative learning approaches for students
specializing in criminal justice and investigative science.
The new hire will teach an approved curriculum of graduate-level
courses, support graduate students in maintaining satisfactory
academic progress, serve on thesis and dissertation committees, and
pursue external funding opportunities. Additional responsibilities
include participating in retention initiatives; advising and
mentoring students; and serving on the University’s Graduate
Council. Other duties include course review and related teaching
tasks as assigned.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Criminal Justice is housed within the College of
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It offers a Bachelor of
Science degree in Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice with a
Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation, a Master of Science and a
Ph.D. with four areas of specialization, Digital Forensics,
Investigative Science, Social Justice, and Research Methods. The
Department has over 550 majors.
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses the
Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political
Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and
Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS is an academic unit that reports
to the Office of the Provost/Division of Academic Affairs and
enrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 160 full-time
faculty members.
N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution
and has been the largest historically Black university in the
country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 15,275 students
in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree
programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is
America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and
Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five
producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts
and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks No. 3 in master’s
degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and
Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no.
11 best business school for women in the nation.
Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM
education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High
Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to
achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds
Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the
Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU )
Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual
economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as
a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont
Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation
for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC
financial network.
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. or other terminal degree in the discipline with at least four
years teaching experience, and scholarly activity and service,
preferably in a higher education setting.
Minimum Requirements:
- Academic Oversight: Developing and maintaining graduate
curriculum and standards.
Student Support: Advising Master’s/PhD students, guiding theses
/dissertations.
Admissions: Managing the recruitment and selection of graduate
candidates.
Faculty Liaison: Working with professors teaching graduate
courses.
Program Representation: Acting as the primary contact for
graduate studies in the department.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,
Education
At least four years of teaching at the university level. In
addition to the stated minimum degree/qualifications, demonstrated
excellence in teaching and scholarly/research activities consistent
with eligibility for appointment/tenure at the rank of associate
professor or professor is preferred.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work
arrangement, consistent with university and state
policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a
critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space
on-site)
Position Information
Working Title
Associate Professor/Professor and Graduate Program Director for
Criminal Justice
Position Number
000747
Recruitment Salary Range
Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA
Exempt
Appointment Type
Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track
Yes
FTE
40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division
Criminal Justice
Organizational Location
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Organizational Unit
Criminal Justice
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EPA3182
Open Date
09/14/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until
Filled
Open Until Filled
Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions
remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept
applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by
this date will receive full consideration, applications received
after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status
of the search
Date Position Available
August 2027
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for
employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu
of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking
Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during
the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are
subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North
Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal
law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment
eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment
will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T
State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political
affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual
identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees
include the following and more;
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life
Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
- Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
- and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work
arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C.
A&T employees are generally required to reside in North
Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty
station.
Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41375
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for
which you are applying.
- NCA&T Website
- UNC System Job Board
- Indeed.com
- NCA&T Employee
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Inside Higher Ed
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- Other_____________
- If you indicated you learned of this employment opportunity
from an “Other” source please advise where you learned of the
position:
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Teaching Philosophy
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
(DD-214)
- Other Document
- Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Statement of Leadership and Management Philosophy
