Clinical Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Criminal Justice at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is one of the largest academic units on campus, with nearly 700 graduate and undergraduate majors. The undergraduate program holds the distinction of being the first HBCU program to receive endorsement from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The department is also home to two distinguished institutes: the Institute for Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and the Juvenile Justice Institute. As one of the largest academic units at NCCU, the Department of Criminal Justice is poised for continued growth at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Department of Criminal Justice at North Carolina Central University is seeking applications to fill a nine-month full time permanent Clinical Assistant Professor position (F610753) starting Spring 2027. The selected candidate will be expected to teach a full load (12 credit hours) per semester, to include course instructions that achieve student learning outcomes, and engage in service with the department and university consistent with the Faculty Workload Policy. Additionally, the selected candidate will be expected to engage in minimum research that leads to publication and engage in service with the Department and University Community consistent with the Faculty Workload Policy.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, student success, and service.
• Possess the ability to deliver high-quality instruction, engage in scholarly activities that support professional growth and promotion, and actively contribute to departmental, university, and professional service.
• Advanced expertise in teaching Research Methods and Statistics, along with excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in utilizing Canvas or a comparable learning management system to support student learning.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple instructional modalities, including in-person, online, and HyFlex formats, while incorporating Open Educational Resources (OER) and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Curriculum development, student learning assessment at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and mentoring graduate students through thesis and applied research projects.
• Commitment to innovative pedagogy, student engagement, and continuous improvement in teaching effectiveness.
• Demonstrate a minimum scholarly agenda that supports professional development and promotion expectations.
• Collaborate on externally funded research and applied projects through the Institute for Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Juvenile Justice Institute.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives, accreditation efforts, student recruitment and retention, and other service activities.
• Work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to promote student learning and success in a diverse educational environment.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in teaching Research Methods and Statistics at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Ph.D. or D.C.J. in Criminal Justice or related field.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

• Ph.D. or D.C.J. in Criminal Justice or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.