Position Openings

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 The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is hiring three tenure-track Assistant Professors to start August 2025. Each of these positions is open specialization. Applications should include a CV, contact information for three references, and a purpose statement that briefly overviews interest/fit in position, research agenda, and teaching philosophy. Interested applicants can access the job posting using this web link or email materials, including the job number (R0066076) to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Robert Lytle (rdlytle@ualr.edu). All positions are open specialization and have rolling review of applications beginning in late January.  

posted 1.14.2025

The Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice at Wayne State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track, academic-year (9-month) Assistant Professor of Teaching to begin in Fall 2025. Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice/Criminology or related field. A J.D. alone is not a sufficient qualification for this position. The ideal candidate would be expected to teach a variety of traditional and online courses. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching 4 classes in each of the fall and winter semesters with the possibility of additional teaching opportunities during summers. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will contribute to departmental-level service needs.

posted 12.02.2024

The Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, a full member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), is seeking applicants for an assistant/associate tenure track professor position. The position will be housed in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The start date is August 2025. A Ph.D. is required, although exceptional ABD candidates will also be considered. Applicants are expected to have a strong publication record and the potential for securing external funding. All specialization areas will be considered. The responsibilities include engaging in research publications, writing grant proposals, teaching a 2/2 load, and mentoring and supervising doctoral students. Salary is nationally competitive and commensurate with experience.

posted 11.11.2024

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology in the College of Behavioral and Social

Sciences invites applications and nominations for two positions of tenure-track Assistant

Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology. The department is specifically interested in

scholars with expertise in policing and scholars with expertise in school crime and safety.

Reporting to the department chair, the assistant professor position requires

teaching some combination of courses within our undergraduate and graduate degree

programs, developing a sustainable and productive program of research, providing service to

the department, college, and university, as well as engaging in student success and

professional development initiatives. The position is an academic (10 month), tenure-track

appointment.

posted 10.28.2024

The Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing position at the rank of Assistant Professor with research and teaching interests related to data science in crime, law and justice beginning August 16, 2025. This position is part of the UF Artificial Intelligence initiative (https://ai.ufl.edu), and the new hire would join a concentration of faculty in the department and university using data science in their research and teaching. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a relevant social science field (by the date of

hire).

• Strong research experience in data science related to crime, law, and criminal justice.

• Demonstrated commitment to rigorous scholarship with the promise of external funding.

• Ability to contribute significantly to graduate education and mentoring.

• Excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment through scholarship, teaching,

mentoring, and professional service.

posted 10.28.2024

The Department of Criminal Justice at Temple University seeks applicants for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin Fall 2025. The teaching load is 2-2. We will consider all research area specializations, but we will prioritize candidates with a strong applied research agenda in the following area(s): 1) community violence reduction and/or crime prevention, 2) criminal justice and public health and/or health criminology. Temple University is also an AA/EOE employer and is committed to diversity within its community. In pursuit of that, we encourage diversity among applicants for this position. People from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin on November 8th, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Application materials should be sent as PDFs via email to: cjfacultysearch@temple.edu. Required application materials include: (1) a cover letter that describes your interest in the position, research experience and scholarly goals, and teaching experience

and philosophy, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) [up to] five selected publications or writing samples, and (4) a list of three individuals who can provide a reference letter upon request. Please direct any questions about the position to the Faculty Search Chair, Dr. Caterina Roman (croman@temple.edu), and any questions about submitting required application materials to Mr. Joseph DelMastro (joseph.delmastro@temple.edu).

posted 10.14.2024

The Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University invites applicants for a 10-month tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2025. We are seeking a criminologist or sociologist to teach undergraduate and graduate courses (on campus and online) whose research addresses inequality, public policy, and social justice in the criminal justice system and its responses to crime and victimization; and/or those whose work explores the nexus of public health and criminal justice.

The successful candidate will teach existing courses in our undergraduate programs in Criminal Justice and Sociology, including research methods and a capstone research course, as well as contribute to our Ph.D. program in Criminology & Criminal Justice. Our Ph.D. in Criminology & Criminal Justice is a sociological criminology program that highlights social inequality and public policy in the study of crime and justice issues. The position carries a 3-3 teaching load consistent

within other departments in the College of Arts & Letters, though there are opportunities for reduction.

posted 10.7.2024

The Florida Atlantic University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow position starting Spring 2025 on the Boca Raton campus. The successful candidate will work on multiple funded projects focused on evaluating community-based, behavioral health related programs, including a co-responder crisis response team and a behavioral health-focused jail reentry program. Prior experience in working alongside law enforcement/clinicians or studying best practices in the provision of behavioral health services, working with administrative sources of data, and communicating with community partners is strongly desired. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other project team members to produce peer-reviewed publications alongside the creation of internal and external reports for funding agencies. The position may also provide for opportunities to teach. The position is an on-campus appointment. The appointment is for two calendar years, beginning January 6, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the

position is filled.

posted 10.7.2024

The Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society (CRRES) at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites applications for a CRRES Postdoctoral Fellowship. The fellowship provides support to scholars studying race and ethnicity from a broad range of fields in the social sciences and humanities. We are particularly interested in candidates with disciplinary homes in Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Geography. The CRRES postdoctoral fellowship program aims to create a legacy of scholars who will be positioned to address issues related to race and ethnicity using a multidisciplinary lens. We welcome candidates whose research intersects with African American and African Diaspora Studies, Native and Indigenous Studies, Latino Studies, and/or Asian American Studies. The Fellow is expected to pursue research activities associated with their primary area of work, as demonstrated by conference presentations and published works. CRRES fellowships are designed to advance the careers of new scholars by providing opportunities to research, teach, and connect with mentors and with faculty in host departments. Strong applicants will demonstrate evidence of scholarly potential that will make them competitive for tenure-track appointments at Indiana University and other research universities.

Apply here: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25439

posted 9.25.2024

The University of Nebraska at Omaha School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (UNO SCCJ) invites applications for a tenure‐track assistant professor position to begin on August 18, 2025.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related field. ABD candidates

who anticipate earning their degree prior to August 2025 will be considered.

The area of specialization is open but preference will be given to candidates who have expertise in

policing and/or demonstrate potential for securing extramural funding. All candidates should have a robust research agenda (e.g., publications in high‐impact criminology and criminal justice

journals); dedication to high‐quality teaching and mentorship; and work effectively with and

support individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

posted 8.30.2024

The Department of Criminology at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa invites applications for three nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin August 7, 2025.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related social science discipline by the date of appointment. ABDs will be considered but degree must be in hand by time of appointment. Area of specialization is open. Preference will be given to those applicants who demonstrate an ability to make a significant contribution to the department’s doctoral program. Evidence of effective teaching experience, online or in person, is preferred, and applicants should show a strong record of research productivity and grant potential.

Review of applications will begin September 16, 2024, and will continue until positions are filled.

posted 8.30.2024

The University of South Carolina’s Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice is hiring for two exciting tenure-track or tenured positions beginning in August 2025! We are seeking candidates whose research focuses on victimization, particularly in areas such as youth victimization, hate crimes, mass violence, child or elder abuse, community violence, bullying, and cyber victimization. Applicants should demonstrate potential for impactful research, effective teaching, and meaningful community engagement. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester at both undergraduate and, as needed, graduate levels.

We are also seeking candidates with scholarly expertise in gender-based violence. The role is open to applicants at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.  Applicants should demonstrate potential for impactful research, effective teaching, and meaningful community engagement. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester at both undergraduate and, as needed, graduate levels.

posted 8.21.2024