Assistant Professor

Job Summary Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor within the Forensic Studies Program inside the Department of Justice Studies starting in the Fall 2025. As part of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Justice Studies features undergraduate programs in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Forensic Studies, Sociology, and Anthropology as well as masters' programs in Criminal Justice and Forensic Studies. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Justice Studies. This position is a 9-month appointment and qualifies for a continuing contract. The successful practitioner candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses including Forensic Behavioral Analysis, Crime Analysis, Research Methods, Data Analysis, GIS, and/or Intelligence Analysis. Candidates will be expected to fulfill scholarly research requirements and service responsibilities to the department, college, university, and the community. Candidates will be expected engage in research and service as part of their contract. The Department of Justice Studies encourages collaborative and interprofessional research the successful candidate will show evidence of the ability to merge practitioner and scholarly experiences into research, service and teaching especially in the areas of Intelligence Analysis, Crime Analysis, GIS, and other subjects that align with Forensic Studies including Research Methods and Data Analysis. The candidate must be able to work collaboratively and inter-professionally with faculty, staff, administrators, students and community partners. The candidate must be able to mentor graduate students within the Forensic Studies master's program as Chair of Committees and Mentor for Nonthesis students. The candidate must be mentor graduate student through practicum and have contacts to reach out to for alternative practicum sites for the students. The candidate must be able to work with other faculty to create thesis committees for the Forensic Behavioral Analysis Students. Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning produce peer reviewed scholarship and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region. FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies. Job Description Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Teach assigned courses and adequately perform other duties/responsibilities as articulated on the annual assignment. Hold office hours. Attend departmental meetings. Adopt course materials in a timely manner. Adopt the university learning management system. Adopt other campus-wide technology platforms as appropriate to other specified job duties. Complete mandatory/required training in a timely manner. Abide by University Policies and Regulations. Participate in the evaluation process in accordance with the CBA and related documents. Participate in the assessment process as required by your respective department. Timely and professional communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators Engage in essential duties with the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, excellence, and within the accepted practices and norms of your respective field/profession. Prepare syllabi and instructional materials, develop and deliver lectures, tests, and evaluate students. Engages in reflective self-assessment of teaching styles and methods to ensure consistently effective instructional performance. Ensure the timely completion and reporting of student learning assessments. Continued professional development activity is expected at a level commensurate with rank and the mission of the University. Actively participate in community, institutional, and professional service in furtherance of FGCU's mission. Attends faculty and college meetings as required. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor Participate in curriculum development and advancement of the respective program. Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures that align with curriculum goals. Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met. Advise students and provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours. Perform regular scholarly research and publication. Additional Job Description Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Criminal Justice with Concentration in Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice; Criminology; Law, Policy, and Society; Forensic Studies; Human Services; or Ed.D. w/ Spec. in Crime, Criminology, or Criminal Justice, or Ph.D. in Information Systems, Cybersecurity Track, or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation. ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2025. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract. Experience teaching in undergraduate instruction and demonstrated experience working with law enforcement and forensic communities. Demonstrated success in engaged community/school-university partnerships. Evidence of student-centered instruction within a collaborative environment. Record of scholarship including research, case reports, securing law enforcement agency related grants, and publications. Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing students to become practitioners in forensic studies employment and able to work with colleagues to create certificate programs and masters/doctorates. Experience as a crime analyst or intelligence analysis with GIS experiences; case and testimony experience to bring into the classroom Appointment as assist professor with degree in hand at time of application. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s). Understanding how to use digital and interactive technologies for efficiently and effectively achieving specific learning goals. Knowledge of critical thinking processes and understanding how to help learners develop high level questioning skills. Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional models and strategies. Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching modalities (e.g. Face-to-face, synchronous online or asynchronous online). Ability to collaborate with stakeholders both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction, resulting in improved student learning. Special Instructions to Applicants Appointment will be made on a 9-month continuous multi-year appointment basis available August 2025. Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU. Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request. Required Application Materials: Unofficial Transcripts Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Research Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Names and contact information of five (5) Professional References Salary commensurate with education and experience. The position is listed as "open until filled", however applications received by December 15, 2024 will receive priority consideration.