Position Openings

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 The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Washington State University invites applications for a permanent, full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in Pullman, WA with a specialty in gender-based violence. Areas of scholarly expertise within gender-based violence are open, with a preference given to individuals with an interest and expertise in teaching research methods and/or quantitative data analysis.  All applicants should clearly describe their area(s) of research and teaching interests.  It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin the appointment on August 16, 2026. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Faith E. Lutze at lutze@wsu.edu 

 To Apply:  Visit wsu.edu/jobs, select your appropriate employment status, and search for R-14612.   

Posted 02.27.26

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) seeks a visionary leader and accomplished scholar to lead the prestigious School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The director is the chief academic and administrative officer of the school responsible for providing vision, strategic direction, and operational oversight. This role is responsible for outcomes that foster excellence in teaching, research, and service while promoting a positive and collaborative environment. The director leads faculty and staff, oversees curriculum development, ensures compliance with

institutional policies, and leads efforts in budgeting, resource allocation, and personnel decisions. Additionally, the director represents the school within the college, university, and community; advocates for its needs; and builds partnerships that advance its mission and goals.

Applications should consist of a substantial letter of interest, a CV, and a list of five professional

references with full contact information and a note indicating the nature of your working relationship with each. No references will be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically, and in confidence, to: UNODirectorSCCJ@academicsearch.org

The position is open until filled but only applications received by Monday, March 23, 2026, can be assured full consideration. The University is being assisted by Academic Search. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting senior consultant Chris Butler at Chris.Butler@academicsearch.org. Further information about the University of Nebraska at Omaha is available at https://www.unomaha.edu/.

Posted 02.22.26

The interdisciplinary Criminal Justice Doctoral Program at CUNY invites applications for a joint appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the CUNY Graduate Center and at John Jay College (in a home department to be determined, e.g., Criminal Justice; Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration; Sociology; Political Science; Africana Studies; and Latin American and Latinx Studies, with personnel matters handled through the home department). We seek a highly accomplished, established scholar with an international reputation for innovative, sustained, and influential research in interdisciplinary criminal justice issues, as well as a strong quantitative research background. The ideal candidate will complement and strengthen the College’s commitment to the research focus of its doctoral program. The position begins in Fall 2026. 

Applicants should apply online using this weblink.

posted 11.19.2025

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Indiana University, Bloomington invites applications for one tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning the fall

of 2026. We seek an individual with expertise in criminology and/or criminal justice with an open area of specialization. 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.

Applicants should apply online using this weblink.

posted 10.17.2025