Director of Administration of Justice program and Assistant/Associate Professor of Administration of Justice- Department of History and Political Science
The Department of History and Political Science at Mississippi College invites applicants for the Director of Administration of Justice program and a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Administration of Justice, beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, or a related field is required; Strong preference for degree in hand. The successful candidate will direct the Administration of Justice program, which contains both undergraduate and graduate tracks in Administration of Justice, Homeland Security, and Loss Prevention in both in-person and online formats.
Faculty responsibilities include a teaching load of four courses per semester, student advising, curriculum and program development, participation in departmental, college, and university governance structures, and active involvement in scholarly activities. The director of the Administration of Justice program will also recruit adjunct instructors with relevant field experience and facilitate internships for students.
Mississippi College’s beautiful 325-acre campus is located in Clinton, Mississippi, which is in the Jackson metropolitan area. Clinton is a growing community with one of the top school districts in the state. Conveniently located near I-20, it is also within easy driving distance to New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham, and the Gulf Coast.
Mississippi College is a private, co-educational, comprehensive university of liberal arts and sciences and professional studies dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence. As a Christian institution, Mississippi College values the integration of faith and learning throughout the educational process and seeks faculty committed to the mission of the institution. Learn more about the values and mission of the university here: https://www.mc.edu/about/mission.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. The search committee chair is Dr. Patrick Connelly, Chair, Department of History and Political Science, Mississippi College, Clinton, MS39058. Additional materials may be requested after initial screening, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.
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