Description
The Department of Criminal Justice at High Point University invites applications for a faculty position for the 2025-2026 academic year, at the rank of visiting assistant professor. A search for a full-time position will be launched during the academic year, and visiting faculty, with interest, are invited to apply. The position begins in August of 2025 and candidates with a master’s degree in criminal justice or a closely related field and applicable field experience will be strongly considered. A PhD in criminal justice or a closely related field is preferred.
Scheduled courses for fall 2025: police operations and police administration. Ability to teach crime scene courses, white-collar crimes, violent crime, and/or intro to the justice system desired but not required. Duties include teaching three or four courses per semester (depending on rank and credentials) and performing departmental service, as part of a close and vital faculty team. The University seeks applicants who are committed to education as an experiential and life-enhancing process. To apply, submit as one electronic document: 1) a cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, methods and examples of classroom practice; 4) a copy of all graduate transcripts with degree(s) awarded; and 5) names and contact information for three professional references.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Master’s in criminal justice or closely related field and experience
Ph. D. in criminal justice or closely related field preferred; ABD welcome
Experience and Training
Prefer prior teaching experience, especially in the following courses: police operations and police administration
Ability to teach crime scene courses, white-collar crimes, violent crime, and/or into to the justice system is beneficial but not required
Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
Knowledge of the above course subjects