Jacksonville State University
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation
The Department of Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation in Jacksonville State University’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Professor position
The Department of Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation. The position is for teaching undergraduate and graduate Criminal Justice and/or Forensic Investigation courses, based on applicant qualifications, and requires teaching competencies in the various fields of criminal justice or forensic investigation. Courses are offered through various delivery formats including face-to-face, hybrid/blended, and 100% on-line. While teaching will be the successful candidate’s primary responsibility, student mentoring, service to the institution and community, and scholarship within the discipline are also required. This tenure-track position entails approximately 9 months of full-time service beginning August 2025.
About the Department
The Department of Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation, housed in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, is one of the largest on campus with over 600 students. We currently offer a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Investigation, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, and a criminal justice concentration in the Master of Public Administration degree program. We also incorporate four cutting-edge research, practice, and training centers: 1. The Center for Applied Forensics (CFAF), 2. The Center for Best Practices in Law Enforcement (CBPLE), 3. The Southeastern Command College, and 4. The Alabama Investigator Academy.
Position Requirements
Required Qualifications
- All applicants must have an earned doctorate in Criminal Justice or a master’s degree in forensic investigation. A Juris Doctorate alone does not qualify for this position.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in law enforcement with a minimum of 3 years in an investigative capacity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Investigative work in either the division of homicide, vice, narcotics, or digital forensics.
- Prior teaching at the undergraduate level.
- Prior teaching at the graduate level.
- Prior teaching 100% on-line at either the undergraduate or graduate level using the Canvas platform.
This position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025.
About Jax State
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to more than 9,900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.
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