Assistant/Associate Professor - Forensic Science and Criminal Justice

Location : Demorest (Main) Campus Job Type: Full-Time Faculty - 9 MonthJob Number: 202600144Division: College of Arts and SciencesDepartment: Forensic Science & Criminal JusticeOpening Date: 04/08/2026Founded in 1897, Piedmont University is a private, comprehensive liberal arts university with an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students at campuses in Demorest and Athens, Georgia.DescriptionThe Department of Forensic Science and Criminal Justice at Piedmont University faculty are dedicated and experienced individuals. Successful incumbents will be primarily focused on teaching, advising, and contributing to our student-centered learning environment. Incumbents are expected to deliver high-quality instruction in Criminal Justice and/or Forensic Science courses. The department is particularly requires incumbents who possess the expertise, qualifications, and leadership skills required for instruction in our Master of Science in Forensic Science program. The standard teaching load is 4/4, reflecting our deep commitment to the mentorship and professional development of our students. As a member of a collaborative team, incumbents have a meaningful opportunity to shape the trajectory of our programs and contribute to departmental strategic goals.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesTeaching: Deliver high-quality instruction in both Criminal Justice and Forensic Science courses. The teaching load will be 4/4, meaning the faculty member will teach four courses in both the fall and spring semesters.Achieving effective classroom interaction with students in a professional manner through:Maintaining accurate and secure records of student grades, attendance, and advisement.Maintaining high standards of professionalism in the content, objectives, teaching, and grading of all courses.Filing accurate course syllabi with the appropriate school each semester.Maintaining an understanding of college policies and the curriculum and degree requirements of their respective schools.Participating in departmental, school, and college faculty meetings and serving on committees as appropriate.Contributing to the ongoing operation of their respective departments and schools.Assessing their teaching effectiveness via annual evaluation and evaluating courses formally in accordance with official college procedure.Assuring their availability to students, faculty, staff, and administrators by posting and keeping reasonable office hours, as determined by the dean of their respective schools.Curriculum Development: Develop and update curriculum in line with current trends and advancements in the field of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science.Student Advising: Provide academic advising to students, guide them in course selection, and assist them in career planning for post-graduate life.Service: Participate in departmental and university service, including committee work, departmental and college faculty meetings, and community outreach service.Typical QualificationsEducation and ExperienceA master's degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution, along with 8-10 years of field experience and aligned certifications that intersects with coursework. A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution preferred.Preferably, prior teaching experience at the university level.A strong commitment to undergraduate education and student success.Licenses and CertificationsValid Georgia's driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days and a satisfactory MVR.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to use Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as CanvasWorking knowledge of teaching courses in a higher education environment.Ability to combine several pieces of information and draw conclusions.Ability to use reasoning to discover and answer problems.Skill in using original, unusual, and/or creative ways to solve problems.Ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand.Ability to understand written and spoken information.Ability to collaboratively and effectively work in a diverse and inclusive environment.Supplemental InformationEnvironmental, Physical, and Visual Acuity FactorsWork will be performed inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents will perform primarily sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Incumbents will regularly get up and down from a seated position, reach, bend, and stand throughout the day.Incumbents must have close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, view a computer terminal, and read extensively.Non-Discrimination PolicyPiedmont University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity within its faculty, staff, and students.It is the policy of Piedmont University not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementIt is the policy of Piedmont University not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Inquiries or complaints from students or employees concerning the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex in this statement should be directed to:Coordinator for Title IX, Mia BorgstromDaniel Hall 213Demorest, GA 30535(706) 778-8500 x1504Inquiries or complaints from students, other than on the basis of sex, concerning any of the prohibitions of discrimination in the statement should be directed to:504 Coordinator, Letitia RollerDaniel Hall, - Room 2081021 Central AvenueP.O. BOX 10Demorest, GA 30535(706) 778-8500oars@piedmont.eduInquiries or complaints from employees concerning any of the prohibitions of discrimination in this statement should be directed to:Letitia RollerAssistant Vice President of Human Resources and ComplianceDaniel Hall - Room 2081021 Central AvenueP.O. BOX 10Demorest, GA 30535(706) 778-8500 x 2858We offer a benefits package to full-time 9-month and 10-month employees, including:Health InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsTIAA 403(b) Retirement - with up to 4% employer matchingLife InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceHolidaysEducational Assistance Program (Employees and their dependents)On-campus Fitness Center and access to Habersham County's Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center