Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Position Available In Bibb, Georgia

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Macon, GA About Us Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia’s 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia’s flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state. Department Information The Department of Psychology and Criminal Justice includes programs that are designed to produce scientifically analytic, critical thinkers prepared to succeed in meeting the challenges of modern life. We emphasize career preparation in the behavioral sciences through lifelong learning. The Department offers an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, and a Doctorate in Public Safety. Job Summary This position is for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (open areas of specialization within CRJU). Successful applicants will teach various courses within the A.S. and B.S. programs in Criminal Justice, as well as opportunities for teaching in the Doctorate in Public Safety. The standard teaching load at MGA is a 4/4 course load. The position also involves expectations for university service, student mentoring, supervising student research, and scholarship. Travel among our campuses is expected. This is a ten (10

• month faculty position, with the option to teach Summer courses.

Regular on campus presence is also required for the position. Teaching responsibilities will include online courses and may include face to face. Responsibilities Teach a workload of a variety of four courses per Fall and Spring semester, in courses for the

A.S./B.S.

programs in Criminal Justice, with opportunities to teach in the Doctorate in Public Safety also. Serve on committees for the university, school, and department. Mentor students. Scholarship and research activities. Actively pursue continuous improvement in teaching. Actively engage in activities aimed at improving student success. Be present on campus regularly/weekly. Required Qualifications Required Educational Qualifications Doctorate in Criminal Justice (or closely related field) from a regionally accredited university (or international equivalent). ABD considered as long as conferred by August 2026. Required Experience Experience in a university setting. Experience that warrants a tenure-track appointment. Experience teaching related courses at the college-level. Experience with online course delivery will be a plus. Required Documents to Attach Letter of interest, including your teaching philosophy. Curriculum vitae. Unofficial Academic Transcripts (all undergraduate and graduate). Research Statement, including description of any experience supervising student research. Name and contact information for three professional references. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Institutional Values Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent:

CORE VALUES

Stewardship

• Engagement
• Adaptability
• Learning Equal Employment Opportunity Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity.

It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Other Information Start date for this position is August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, 10-month, faculty position and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits include:

Health insurance Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Life Insurance Sick Leave Vacation Leave Parental Leave Retirement Employee discounts Tuition reimbursement Background Check Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.