Assistant Professor, Criminology — Quantitative Research

Utah State University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University’s School of Social Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice. The position emphasizes strong research and teaching, with collaboration to develop the interdisciplinary Institute for Social Science and Policy Research (ISSPR).

The role includes collaboration with law enforcement agencies for evaluation and a commitment to undergraduate instruction and mentoring.

Qualifications

• PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field by Aug 2027.
• Active or developing research program including quantitative analysis.
• Evidence of research productivity and potential for collaboration.
• Experience or potential in teaching and mentoring.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to scholarship at an R1 level.
• Assist in establishing the interdisciplinary ISSPR in the USU College of Arts & Sciences.
• Provide assessment for law enforcement agencies in Utah.
• Teach general and required undergraduate courses.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provide service to the program, department, university, and profession.

Skills

Strong research & teaching

Quantitative analysis

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal communication

Education

PhD in Criminology/Criminal Justice

Job description

Utah State University’s School of Social Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice. The position emphasizes strong research and teaching, with collaboration to develop the interdisciplinary Institute for Social Science and Policy Research (ISSPR).

The role includes collaboration with law enforcement agencies for evaluation and a commitment to undergraduate instruction and mentoring.