Description: This position will serve as a 9-month tenure-track faculty member teaching undergraduate and graduate courses within the Department of
Criminal Justice ( CRJS ) at the rank of associate professor or professor. This person reports to the chairperson of the Criminal Justice Department and will work closely with the College and 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 introductory, advanced-level courses, which may include graduate courses, support 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; maintaining and reporting student grades and attendance, success reporting items, and timely submission of midterm and final grades in accordance with university policies; and other teaching and course review duties as assigned. This position also will carry out discipline-related tasks as directed by the Chair or the Dean, including research and scholarly activity, recruitment, curriculum development and other activities such as service to the Department, College and University as needed/required. 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
