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The Department of Criminal Justice at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University seeks a full-time, 9-month faculty member to teach courses both in-person and in the online criminal justice program. The open rank online faculty position will have responsibility of teaching approved curriculum in accordance with assigned schedule to ensure student satisfaction. The position will assist students in achieving completion of course objectives and student learning outcomes, provide regular and timely feedback to students, participate in college retention initiatives by maintaining productive contact with assigned students by maintaining professional contact with and offering assistance to students; advising students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behaviors; motivating students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process; maintaining and reporting student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies; and other online teaching and course review duties as assigned in coordination with the Extended Campus. The open rank online faculty position will have responsibility for teaching introductory and advanced-level courses in the areas of criminal justice, including criminology, policing, crime scene investigation (forensics), race and ethnic relations, and cybersecurity; classes will be assigned as needed by the department. This position will also carry out discipline-related tasks as directed by the Chair or the Dean, including research and scholarly activity, student advising, mentoring and recruitment, curriculum development and other activities such as service to the Department, College and University as needed/required. Online teaching tasks will include items such as student attendance verification, regular substantive interactions, success reporting items, and timely submission of midterm and final grades.

The Department of Criminal Justice is housed in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The Department has an undergraduate enrollment of more than 500 majors; faculty positions in the Department include full-time faculty, as well as part-time faculty. The Department offers the Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and a certificate in crime scene investigation, in addition to Master and Ph.D. degrees in Criminal Justice.

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) consists of six departments: 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 1,950 students and has more than 130 faculty members.

With an award-winning faculty, intensive research programs, and community-focused initiatives, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation's largest historically black university with an enrollment of more than 15,000 students. NC A&T is an 1890 land-grant, doctoral higher research institution and one of 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System.

NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade. The university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), business, and the arts and humanities. NC A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels.

Earned Ph.D./terminal degree in criminal justice, criminology, law or related field. The applicant must possess an established record of strong teaching in undergraduate and graduate level courses; ability to publish in professional/peer-reviewed academic journals and present research at professional/academic conferences; a commitment to mentoring students and collaborating with colleagues to enhance/advance the Department's research and external funding efforts.

An earned Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, law or related field is preferred. Experience teaching in a university setting and at least three years online teaching experience, Blackboard LMS, digital media development, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and Quality Matters. Additional expertise and/or interest in cybersecurity is preferable.

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;