Assistant Professor of Practice - CID (Criminal Justice)

Location: Primarily remote; job location listed as Dallas, Texas, United States. Occasional travel to hirify.global campuses and other locations is required.

Company

A fast-growing public university within the Texas A&M University System offering more than 140 degree programs and online and graduate education.

What you will do

• Teach assigned criminal justice courses online using student-centered and innovative practices.
• Support students through regular communication, academic assistance, timely feedback, and progress monitoring.
• Contribute to course design, curriculum review, assessment, accreditation support, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, advisors, industry partners, and academic success teams.
• Maintain professional engagement and build partnerships with employers, alumni, advisory boards, and community organizations.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, commencement ceremonies, professional development, recruitment, and other university activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field, including at least 18 graduate semester credit hours in Criminal Justice, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years of related industry experience.
• Active Texas peace officer status and a Texas peace officer license are required.
• Leadership experience in a Texas criminal justice, public safety, law enforcement, corrections, emergency management, or closely related organization.
• Ability to mentor, coach, supervise, or develop others; communicate effectively; manage confidential information; and work cooperatively in a fully online distributed environment.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated workspace are required; occasional campus and event travel is required.

Nice to have

• Terminal degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Leadership, Homeland Security, or a related discipline.
• College-level teaching experience and experience with competency-based education, online instruction, or adult learners.
• Professional organization, industry association, or advisory board involvement.
• Progressive supervisory, management, or command-level experience in criminal justice or public safety.
• Experience developing or delivering professional training, academy instruction, leadership development, or workforce education.

Culture & Benefits

• Twelve-month, full-time, renewable, non-tenure-track faculty appointment.
• Primarily remote work in a fully online academic environment.
• Collaborative professional environment focused on teaching excellence, student success, and workforce relevance.
• Flexibility to work some evenings or weekends may be required for student needs and program deadlines.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history investigation.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter, resume or CV, three professional references with complete contact information, and transcripts through the online employment system.
• Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of a verbal offer; international transcripts must be translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.