Assistant/Associate Professor - Forensic Science and Criminal Justice

Assistant/Associate Professor - Forensic Science and Criminal Justice Location Demorest (Main)Campus Job Type Full-Time Faculty - 9 Month Job Number 202600144 Division College of Arts and Sciences Department Forensic Science & Criminal Justice Opening Date 04/08/2026 Description Founded in 1897, Piedmont University is a private, comprehensive liberal arts university withan enrollment of approximately 2,000 students at campuses in Demorest and Athens, Georgia. Description The Department of Forensic Science and Criminal Justice at Piedmont University faculty are dedicated and experiencedindividuals. Successful incumbents will be primarily focused on teaching, advising, and contributing to our student-centered learningenvironment. Incumbents are expected to deliver high-quality instruction in Criminal Justice and/or Forensic Science courses. The departmentis particularly requires incumbents who possess the expertise, qualifications, and leadership skills required for instruction in our Masterof Science in Forensic Science program. The standard teaching load is 4/4, reflecting our deep commitment to the mentorship and professionaldevelopment of our students. As a member of a collaborative team, incumbents have a meaningful opportunity to shape the trajectory of ourprograms and contribute to departmental strategic goals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Teaching:

Deliver high-quality instruction in both Criminal Justice and Forensic Science courses. The teaching load willbe 4/4, meaning the faculty member will teach four courses in both the fall and spring semesters. Achieving effective classroominteraction 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 allcourses. Filing accurate course syllabi with the appropriate school each semester. Maintaining an understanding ofcollege 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 respectivedepartments and schools. Assessing their teaching effectiveness via annual evaluation and evaluating courses formally inaccordance with official college procedure. Assuring their availability to students, faculty, staff, and administrators by postingand keeping reasonable office hours, as determined by the dean of their respective schools.

Curriculum Development:

Developand update curriculum in line with current trends and advancements in the field of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science.

StudentAdvising:

Provide academic advising to students, guide them in course selection, and assist them in career planning for post-graduatelife.

Service:

Participate in departmental and university service, including committee work, departmental and college facultymeetings, and community outreach service. Typical Qualifications Educationand Experience A master's degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or a closely related field from an accreditedinstitution, along with 8-10 years of field experience and aligned certifications that intersects with coursework. A Ph.D. in CriminalJustice, Forensic Science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution preferred. Preferably, prior teachingexperience at the university level. A strong commitment to undergraduate education and student success. Licenses and Certifications Valid Georgia's driver's license or the ability to obtain one within30 days and a satisfactory MVR. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to use

Microsoft Office Suite:

Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as Canvas Working knowledge of teaching courses in a higher education environment. Ability tocombine several pieces of information and draw conclusions. Ability to use reasoning to discover and answer problems. Skill inusing original, unusual, and/or creative ways to solve problems. Ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand. Abilityto understand written and spoken information. Ability to collaboratively and effectively work in a diverse and inclusiveenvironment. Supplemental Information Environmental, Physical, and VisualAcuity Factors Work will be performed inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but notnecessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents will perform primarily sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionallyand/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the humanbody. Incumbents will regularly get up and down from a seated position, reach, bend, and stand throughout the day. Incumbents musthave close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, view a computer terminal, and read extensively. Non-Discrimination Policy Piedmont University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversitywithin 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 Statement It is the policy ofPiedmont University not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexualorientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, geneticinformation, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Inquiries or complaints from students oremployees concerning the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex in this statement should be directed to: Coordinator forTitle IX, Mia Borgstrom Daniel Hall 213 Demorest, GA 30535 (706) 778-8500 x1504 titleix@piedmont.edu Inquiries or complaints from students, other than on the basis of sex, concerning any of the prohibitionsof discrimination in the statement should be directed to: 504 Coordinator, Letitia Roller Daniel Hall, - Room 208 1021Central Avenue

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Demorest, GA 30535 (706) 778-8500 oars@piedmont.edu Inquiries or complaints from employees concerning any of the prohibitions of discrimination in this statement should be directed to: Letitia Roller Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance Daniel Hall - Room 208 1021 Central Avenue

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Demorest, GA 30535 (706) 778-8500 x 2858 hr@piedmont.edu