Description
The Department of Criminal Justice at Radford University invites applications for one special purpose (non-tenure track but available for annual reappointment) faculty position beginning in August 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of effective teaching. The teaching load is four face-to-face courses in the fall and spring, with additional opportunities for summer teaching. Teaching assignments will include at least one course in the department’s forensic curriculum (Criminal Investigative Theory, Introduction to Forensic Science, and/or Special Topics Seminar in Forensic Studies), at least one course required for the criminal justice major (Introduction to Criminal Justice; Courts and Criminal Process; Police and Society; Corrections; Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice; Crime and Criminal Behavior; Research Methods; Critical Perspectives in Criminal Justice), and potentially other courses within the candidate’s areas of specialization. Service within the department is also expected, and particularly in two areas: leadership of the Forensic Studies minor, including management of the lab and its equipment, student advising, curriculum and course planning, recommending adjunct faculty, and more; and developing and administering career preparedness and professional programs for students, such as mock interviews, externships, career-related activities, speakers and professional programming, or similar activities. Given the duties of this position, there are no expectations for research productivity.
Requirements
A minimum of a master’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, or related field from a regionally accredited institution, college/university teaching experience, and experience in and knowledge of the criminal justice professional community are required for this position. The cover letter should address qualifications and experiences related to the responsibilities outlined above.
Applicants for the position must provide a letter of application that addresses the candidate’s interest in our position, qualifications, and fit with the department; current vita; statement of teaching and learning philosophy, specifically focused on the position requirements; evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student or peer evaluations; all academic transcripts; and the names and contact information for three references. Questions can be sent via email to the search committee chair: Dr. Lori Elis (lelis@radford.edu), Department of Criminal Justice, Radford University. Review of application materials will begin February 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
