- Advise and register students, participate in retention, placement, and educational activities;
- Demonstrate ability to supervise independent research projects;
- Maintain accurate academic records for students;
- Participate in the development and coordination of course schedules;
- Participate in instructional committees;
- Assist in student recruitment
- Assume College committee responsibilities;
- Participate in College community service;
- Participate in professional development;
- Demonstrate experience in using technology for course instruction
- Teach 12 credit hours per semester, conduct scholarly work, and be responsible for professional service including committee work, student advisement/recruitment, and course and program development.
- The successful candidate must be able to teach a combination of the following courses: Introductory Criminal Justice, Criminology, Criminal Law, Research Methods, and Statistics.
- Ph. D. required
Qualified applicants should submit:
- a completed Benedict College application https://www.benedict.edu/human-resources/
- three reference letters
- official college transcript(s)
- a current background check
- a cover letter addressing how you meet the qualifications of the position, including teaching experience
- a curriculum vitae, and
To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by March 30, 2020
Benedict College
Office of Human Resources
ATTENTION: Academic Affairs
Dr. Janeen P. Witty
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
For further information, contact:
Dr. Leon Geter, Chair
Criminal Justice Administration and Social Sciences Department
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
803-705-4596
Skills Required
- Ph.D.
- Ability to teach Introductory Criminal Justice, Criminology, Criminal Law, Research Methods, and Statistics
- Demonstrated ability to supervise independent research projects
- Experience using technology for course instruction
- Teach 12 credit hours per semester
- Conduct scholarly work (research/publications)
- Professional service including committee work, student advisement/recruitment, and course/program development
- Maintain accurate academic records and participate in retention and placement activities
What We Do
Benedict College is a private, co-educational liberal arts institution and historically black college (HBCU) located in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1870, it offers various baccalaureate and master's degree programs in high-demand fields such as STEM, Cyber Security, and Business Administration. The college is dedicated to creating social mobility and producing cutting-edge scholarship, serving as a 'power for good in society' for its students.








