The Department of Criminal Justice at High Point University invites applications for two full-time, non-tenure faculty positions. Current available ranks are assistant professor and instructor, both with promotion steps possible. The positions begin in August of 2026, and candidates with a PhD in criminal justice will be given preference. Applications from candidates with a PhD in a closely related field or those with a master’s degree in criminal justice or related field with applicable field experience will be provided full consideration.

One position will require the candidate’s specialty to cover coursework in policing. Teaching courses such as police operations and police administration are required. Qualifications to teach white-collar crime, forensics, violent crime, and/or intro to the justice system desired but not required.

For the other position, the field specialty is open. Preference will be given to those candidates with qualifications to teach forensics, homeland security, and/or crime analysis. Ability to teach white-collar crime, violent crime, and/or intro to the justice system desired but not required. Generalists will also be considered.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Alec Szalewski at aszalews@highpoint.edu.

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 the following as one electronic document: 1) a cover letter; 2) a 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.

Education

• Ph.D. in criminal justice or closely related field; ABD welcome (degree must be in hand prior to official start date)

• Master’s in criminal justice or a closely related field will be considered with applicable experience

 

Experience and Training

• Preference will be given to candidates whose specialties surround policing, forensics, homeland security, and/or crime analysis

• Ability to teach white-collar crime, violent crime, and/or intro to the justice system is beneficial but not required

 

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Knowledge of the above course subjects

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Teach three or four courses per semester, depending on qualifications and rank, and perform departmental service.   

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Report to the Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice, the Dean of the Douglas S. Witcher School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences, and to the Provost of the University.