Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice – Courts & Law

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (Courts, Law, and Judicial Studies) in the College of Liberal Arts. The position begins in 2027-2028 and includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses across the candidate’s specialization.

The ideal candidate will pursue scholarly research, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in service within a diverse bilingual university community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field required; ABD considered with completion by start date.
• Candidates must demonstrate teaching and research specialization in courts, criminal law and procedure, sentencing or related CJ areas.
• Preference for scholarship addressing contemporary courts/judicial processes and potential for external funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Criminal Justice across traditional and online formats.
• Engage in scholarly research and publish in appropriate venues.
• Contribute to curriculum development and collegial service within the department.

Skills

Teaching

Research productivity

Curriculum development

Scholarly collaboration

Online teaching

Education

PhD in Criminology/Criminal Justice or related field

ABD considered

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Job description

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (Courts, Law, and Judicial Studies) in the College of Liberal Arts. The position begins in 2027-2028 and includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses across the candidate’s specialization.

The ideal candidate will pursue scholarly research, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in service within a diverse bilingual university community.