Assistant Professor

ACJS; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University invites applications for assistant professor positions in the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice to begin Fall 2027. Open areas of specialization. Candidates must demonstrate effectiveness in research and teaching and hold a Ph.D.

in Criminology and Criminal Justice or related fields. ABDs who anticipate completion by August 2027 will be considered. Review starts Sept 28, 2026 and continues until filled.

Qualifications

• PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice or related field; ABD candidates considered if degree is completed by Aug 2027.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in research and teaching.
• Review of applications begins Sep 28, 2026 and will continue until positions are filled.

Skills

Research effectiveness

Teaching effectiveness

Education

Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

The College of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida State University is a vibrant academic community which fosters an environment of collaborative research and intellectual stimulation among its faculty and students. The College invites applications for assistant professor positions to begin Fall 2027. The areas of specialization are open. Applicants must have demonstrated effectiveness in research and teaching. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice or a related field (such as sociology, psychology, or public policy). ABD candidates who anticipate degree completion no later than August 2027 will also be considered. A Juris Doctorate alone is not sufficient for consideration. Review of applications will begin on September 28, 2026, and will continue until the positions are filled. Florida State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.