Associate Professor or Professor of Criminal Justice

Associate Professor or Professor of Criminal Justice & Graduate Director of the Master's in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) Degree Program Job ID: 291826 Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Job Summary: Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenured faculty position as Associate Professor or Professor of Criminal Justice and Graduate Director of the Master’s in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) degree program in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. This is a nine-month contracted position with a summer stipend for administrative work available, contingent on funding. The position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia. Responsibilities Providing strategic leadership of the MSCJ program and collaborating with faculty on curriculum, student success initiatives, and program assessment Leading activities related to marketing, recruitment, admissions, and retention of graduate students Overseeing graduate student academic advisement and the appointment, assignment, and supervision of graduate assistants Serving as a liaison to the Graduate College and representing the MSCJ program on college and university-level committees Teaching courses in undergraduate and graduate criminal justice degree programs in a variety of modalities, including face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online Maintaining an active scholarship and research agenda (research‑intensive workload may be negotiated) Engaging in service to the department, college, university, and/or professional community Required Qualifications Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related discipline at the time of hire Strong record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure Demonstrated experience teaching graduate‑level courses Preferred Qualifications Administrative experience serving as a director or coordinator of an academic program or unit; experience with supervision and mentorship of graduate students Involvement in activities related to program growth, recruitment, and retention Experience teaching core criminal justice courses including policing, corrections, legal systems, research methods, and/or statistical analyses Experience with administration of multiple course modalities including online, hybrid, and face‑to‑face Involvement in program and student learning assessment and/or curriculum development Active research agenda with potential for external funding and collaborative research Required Documents to Attach CV Cover Letter (include statement of philosophy on graduate program leadership and evidence of graduate teaching effectiveness) Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and official international course‑by‑course evaluations due upon hire) Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references Apply Before Date: Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by January4,2026. (Application date has been extended.) Contact Information: For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Heidi Scherer at View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Employment Opportunity: Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. In accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information on this policy or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, applicants should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite225, View email address on click.appcast.io. Background Check: Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results that confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job‑based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre‑employment drug screening, and/or verification of academic credentials. #J-18808-Ljbffr