The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment, with employment beginning in August 2024. Area of specialization is open, but candidates with research and teaching interests in policing, cyber security/forensics, and/or criminal justice reform are preferred. Candidates must be willing to teach courses in our undergraduate, graduate, and online programs.

Located in beautiful Charleston, SC, The Citadel is a fully accredited, public, comprehensive, co- educational college with a student body of 2,300 undergraduate and 1,000 evening/online and graduate students. The Criminal Justice Department offers a full range of courses in the undergraduate day program and the online undergraduate bachelor’s degree program. A normal teaching load is twelve hours per week with small class sizes.

The Citadel supports faculty scholarship and professional development. Internal funding is available for research, development, and travel. Salary and fringe benefits are competitive, and other benefits include access to the Citadel Beach Club located on the Isle of Palms and the Swain Family Boat Center.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. from an accredited institution is required; a JD is not an appropriate degree for this position. ABD candidates may be considered if degree completion is expected prior to August 1, 2024.

Additional Comments:

In addition to the online application, candidates must submit the following: A cover letter describing relevant educational background, teaching and academic interests (including research specialization), a curriculum vitae, sample course syllabi, course evaluations, sample of research and writing, official graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation. Department representatives will be available at the American Society of Criminology conference in Philadelphia (November 15 – 18).

Professor Matthew Zommer
Chair, Criminal Justice Search Committee Department of Criminal Justice
The Citadel
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
Phone: (843)953-2425
Fax: (843) 953-7085
E-mail: matthew.zommer@citadel.edu

Other Benefits of Working at The Citadel

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities
• Read more about our benefits, on our HR website