Assistant/Associate/Professor (Criminal Justice Administration)

on Department: Academic Affairs Reports To: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Job Summary: Wilberforce University is a small, Liberal Arts University with an Entrepreneurial focus, with a legacy of being the nation’s first private HBCU. Faculty are expected to fulfill the mission and core values of the university with dedication, compliance with all university and academic area policies, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to the success of the students and the university. Broad responsibilities include teaching, research and grant writing, and service to the community. This is a face-to-face position.

These appointments start in the Fall of 2026.

Responsibilities

Primary teaching responsibilities include teaching a broad range of Criminal Justice Advise and mentor undergraduate Criminal Justice Engage in scholarly research activities which include writing grants. Serve on departmental and university committees and engage in other forms of service to the university and academic community. Required Education & Experience: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, or a related discipline. Candidates with ABDs considered but must have a conferred Ph.D. by August 1, 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with Prior Teaching Experience. Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. The deadline for applications is February 13, 2026. Required Documents to Submit with Online Application: Cover Letter/Letter of Application.

Curriculum Vitae. Description of technology used in instruction. Unofficial Transcripts at time of applying. Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to offer.

Statement of Teaching Philosophy. A list of three references (one must include an immediate supervisor who you worked for). All applications and required documents must be submitted to: [email protected] and [email protected]. A complete packet must be submitted for full consideration.

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