Associate Professor/Professor

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type: EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

This position will serve as a 9-month tenure-track faculty memberteaching undergraduate and graduate courses within the Departmentof Criminal Justice ( CRJS ) at the rank of associate professor orprofessor. This person reports to the chairperson of the CriminalJustice Department and will work closely with the College andadministration, as well as graduate faculty The person will providestrong foundational support for the new graduate programs and leadthe incorporation of innovative learning approaches for studentsspecializing in criminal justice and investigative science.

The new hire will teach an approved curriculum of introductory,advanced-level courses, which may include graduate courses, supportstudents in maintaining satisfactory academic progress, serve on thesis and dissertation committees, and pursue external fundingopportunities. Additional responsibilities include participating inretention initiatives; advising and mentoring students; maintainingand reporting student grades and attendance, success reportingitems, and timely submission of midterm and final grades inaccordance with university policies; and other teaching and coursereview duties as assigned.

This position also will carry out discipline-related tasks asdirected by the Chair or the Dean, including research and scholarlyactivity, recruitment, curriculum development and other activitiessuch as service to the Department, College and University asneeded/required.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Criminal Justice is housed within the College ofArts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It offers a Bachelor ofScience degree in Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice with aCertificate 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. TheDepartment has over 550 majors.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses theDepartments of Criminal Justice, English, History and PoliticalScience, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, andVisual and Performing Arts. CAHSS is an academic unit that reportsto the Office of the Provost/Division of Academic Affairs andenrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 160 full-timefaculty members.

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institutionand has been the largest historically Black university in thecountry for the past decade. With an enrollment of 15,275 studentsin Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degreeprograms, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It isAmerica’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering andAgricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top fiveproducer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Artsand Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’sdegrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies andRelated 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 STEMeducation and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-HighResearch Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised toachieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holdsCarnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and theAssociation of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU )Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annualeconomic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role asa higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s PiedmontTriad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nationfor the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBCfinancial network.

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. or other terminal degree in the discipline with at least fouryears teaching experience, and scholarly activity and service,preferably in a higher education setting.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,Education

The candidate must possess an established record of strong teachingin undergraduate and graduate level courses; ability to publish inprofessional/peer-reviewed academic journals and present researchat professional/academic conferences; a commitment to mentoringstudents and collaborating with colleagues to enhance/advance theDepartment’s research and external funding efforts.

Additionally, expertise and/or interest in digital forensics,investigative science, cybercrime, or cybersecurity ispreferable.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and statepolicies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have acritical job requirement that requires dedicated office spaceon-site)

Position Information

Working Title Associate Professor/Professor

Position Number

Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track Yes

FTE 40 hours/week, 9 months

Organizational Division Criminal Justice

Organizational Location College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Organizational Unit Criminal Justice

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number EPA3186

Open Date 09/14/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positionsremaining posted after this date are continuing to acceptapplications, but may close at any time. Applications received bythis date will receive full consideration, applications receivedafter this date may receive consideration depending upon the statusof the search

Date Position Available August 2027

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employeesinclude 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, LifeInsurance 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 workarrangement, 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.

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Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
4. Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
5. Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy
2. Letter of Reference 1
3. Letter of Reference 2
4. Letter of Reference 3
5. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty(DD-214)
6. Other Document
7. Research Statement
8. Other Degree - Copy of transcripts