Criminal Justice Assistant Professor Alfred State College

Location: Alfred, NY | Category: Faculty Bargaining Unit - UUP | Job Type: Full-time In-Person | Posted On: Thu Sep 17 2026

About the role

The Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach upper and lower-level courses in criminal justice. This position seeks a candidate with education or experience in digital first response and/or cyber forensic investigations or a closely associated field. The selected candidate must be able to convey contemporary methodologies to CJUS students, including modern investigative techniques in public and private settings. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in identity theft and data invasion investigation. The primary focus of this position is teaching, and the ideal candidate is one who is committed to full-time undergraduate teaching. Additional faculty responsibilities include student advisement, assessment, university service and on-going professional development. Although some coursework may be taught online, this is an on-campus position and requires the selected candidate to be available to teach on campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper and lower-level criminal justice courses
• Student advisement
• Assessment
• University service
• Ongoing professional development

Requirements

• Master's degree required in criminal justice or other criminal justice related field
• Teaching or training experience

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in criminal justice or related field (preferred)
• Education and/or work experience in digital first response or private security (preferred)

Skills

• Digital first response
• Cyber forensic investigations
• Identity theft investigation
• Data invasion investigation
• Contemporary methodologies in criminal justice
• Modern investigative techniques in public and private settings

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Cost effective health insurance premiums with 73% to 88% covered by the employer
• PPO or HMO option for personalized healthcare solutions
• Exceptional fertility benefits available
• Accumulated sick leave can cover a health insurance premium in retirement
• Dental and Vision: No cost dental and vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents
• Educational Support: Tuition benefits to invest in continuous learning and professional development
• Paid Time Off: New employees eligible for up to 13 paid sick days per year, increasing with years of service
• Up to 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement Plans: Various retirement options, including a defined benefits (pension) plan; retired employees receive a defined monthly income for life
• Additional pre- and post- tax voluntary retirement savings options available

Pay

The salary for this position starts at $56,000 and is commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

Full-time, In-Person