Position Openings

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The Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for two full-time, nine- month, tenure-accruing positions beginning August 16, 2027 at the rank of Assistant Professor with research and teaching interests related to US criminal justice systems broadly defined. These positions support the Crime and Justice component of our program in Criminology & Law. We seek scholars who study the practice and implementation of criminal and/or juvenile justice systems, for example, local, state, and/or Federal law enforcement, courts, sentencing and/or corrections, capital punishment, juvenile programming and prevention. Applicant research programs can emphasize theory development, methodological applications (quantitative, qualitative and/or mixed), and/or policy analysis (including program evaluation).

More information can be viewed here.

Date Posted: 09/30/2026

 The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Indiana University, Bloomington invites applications for one open rank position, tenure-track or tenured, beginning the fall of 2027. We seek an individual with expertise in criminology and/or criminal justice with a specialization in victimology. Candidates must have a PhD in hand by the start date of the appointment; current ABDs are welcome to apply. Applicants’ degree must be in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related social science discipline. Applicants with only a law degree (JD, LLM, SJD) will not be considered.  

We seek an individual committed to excellence in both scholarship and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to maintain an active research agenda, mentor and supervise students, and provide service to the Department, University, and academic community. 

Applicants interested in this position can apply here.

Date Posted: 09/23/2026

The School of Criminal Justice invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty appointment at the academic rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027. The area of research focus is open. Candidates should be able to conduct and publish research on questions of criminal justice and/or criminology, effectively teach relevant undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and engage in service to the School, University, community, and profession.

Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae, a letter of application addressing each of the qualifications outlined in the position announcement, and statements of research and teaching interests and experience. They should address in their application their ability to work with and instruct a diverse population.

Applicants interested in this position can apply here.

Date Posted: 09/21/2026

 The University of Louisville Department of Criminal Justice is hiring a tenure-track assistant professor to begin in August 2027.

The area of expertise is open, with particular interest in investigative forensics or artificial intelligence in criminal justice. The department houses the Southern Police Institute and offers numerous opportunities for applied research and community engagement. Located in Kentucky’s largest city, UofL offers candidates the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant, affordable community known for its excellent food, arts, parks, hiking, sports, and, of course, the Kentucky Derby.

Interested candidates should review the job ad and apply through UofL’s Workday Career Site (Job ID R109255). Review of applications begins October 9, 2026.

Full details and the application portal are available at this link.

Date Posted: 09/08/2026

The Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice, in collaboration with the Institute for Social Science Research at The University of Alabama, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Position #530034) to begin August 2027.

This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment with a competitive startup package. The substantive area of research is open, and we welcome applications from scholars working across the breadth of criminology, criminal justice, and related social-behavioral fields. We are especially interested in candidates whose scholarship is grounded in rigorous quantitative methods and who are interested in building an active, externally funded research program. The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment in the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice and The University of Alabama’s Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR), emphasizing interdisciplinary research and collaboration. This role will provide a substantially reduced teaching load, thereby providing more time for research activities. The joint appointment is designed for a research-intensive scholar who will maintain a clear disciplinary home in Criminology & Criminal Justice while benefiting from ISSR’s research infrastructure, interdisciplinary collaborations, and support for externally funded team science. 

Full details and the application portal are available at this link.

Date Posted: 08/18/2026

The Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Position #530035) to begin August 2027. The substantive area of research is open to scholars whose research focuses on any aspect of violent crime, global or comparative criminology, transnational crime, or related areas of criminological inquiry. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment with a competitive startup package.

The successful candidate must have earned a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related social-behavioral field by the position’s start date. Evidence of methodological strength, research productivity, promise for extramural funding, and interest in graduate student mentoring and collaborative research will be especially valued. 

Full details and the application portal are available at this link.

Date Posted: 08/18/2026