Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice — On-Campus Teaching

StartupNWA; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition waiver for employees and their

Tuition waiver for family

12 official holidays

Immediate leave accrual

Retirement programs with university 5-

Job summary

The Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith seeks an Assistant Professor. The position emphasizes face‑to‑face teaching, active campus presence, mentoring students, and an ongoing research agenda. The appointee will teach in‑person and online courses and report to the Head of the Department.

The role starts August 9, 2027, and requires a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in criminal justice; ABD

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a terminal degree in a closely related field with a degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 18 graduate hours in criminal justice; ABD considered but degree must be conferred at appointment.
• Ability to teach face-to-face courses and participate in online/hybrid formats.

Responsibilities

• Teach core Criminal Justice courses such as Introduction to the Criminal Justice System, Law Enforcement, Courts, and Research Methods.
• Provide in-person and online instruction and maintain regular office hours.
• Offer academic advising, mentoring, and participate in committees and governance.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda with peer‑reviewed publications.

Skills

Teaching

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Technology use in teaching

Multicultural sensitivity

Education

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or terminal degree in related field

18 hours graduate coursework in criminal justice

Job description

The Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith seeks an Assistant Professor. The position emphasizes face‑to‑face teaching, active campus presence, mentoring students, and an ongoing research agenda. The appointee will teach in‑person and online courses and report to the Head of the Department.

The role starts August 9, 2027, and requires a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in criminal justice; ABD