Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice — Race & Gangs

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 69,426 - 147,579; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for an appointment-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice (Race & Inequality). The appointment begins Fall 2027, with the ability to teach core courses on race and ethnicity and elective courses on gangs and the criminal justice system.

The role emphasizes excellence in teaching, scholarship and service, and participation in committees.

Qualifications

• PhD in the social sciences with an emphasis in criminal and social justice.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse undergraduate student population, including first‑generation, low‑socioeconomic and historically minoritized students.
• Ability to teach Race, Inequality and the Criminal Justice System and/or Gangs and the Criminal Justice System.
• Potential for curricular growth/development of the criminal justice major.
• Research agenda advancing criminal and social justice in race/inequality and/or gangs.
• Strong record or potential for scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the appointment level.
• Evidence of service to the university and the discipline.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to balance teaching, scholarship, and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on Race, Inequality and the Criminal Justice System and/or Gangs and the Criminal Justice System, and develop additional related courses as needed.
• Produce scholarship commensurate with tenure requirements in the area of race/inequality and/or gangs.
• Engage in student advising, mentorship, and service at the department, college, and university level.
• Participate in departmental and university‑wide committees and contribute to the broader disciplinary community.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Diversity & inclusion

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Time management

Education

PhD in the social sciences (criminal and social justice)

Job description

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for an appointment-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice (Race & Inequality). The appointment begins Fall 2027, with the ability to teach core courses on race and ethnicity and elective courses on gangs and the criminal justice system.

The role emphasizes excellence in teaching, scholarship and service, and participation in committees.