Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice (COURTS)

California State University, Chico; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 69,426 - 147,579; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental plans

Fee waiver for spouse/partner/dep.

Campus child-care access

Defined-benefit retirement

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice (COURTS) with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. The position emphasizes teaching criminal courts and curricular development, with service expected across department, college, and university levels.

The successful candidate will balance teaching, scholarship, and mentorship, and contribute to inclusive excellence, equity, and student success in a diverse campus

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by time of appointment.
• Commitment to teaching a diverse undergraduate student population.
• Ability to teach criminal courts and contribute to curricular growth.
• Strong record of or potential for scholarly publications.
• Ability to balance teaching, scholarship and service.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach a core course on criminal courts.
• Create new court-related courses in specialized areas.
• Develop high-impact practices for students (Moot Court, Mock Trial).
• Engage in advising, mentoring, and service at multiple levels.

Skills

Teaching ability

Diversity & inclusion

Scholarly publications

Collaborative work

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in legal studies, law and society, sociology, psychology, or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice (COURTS)

Apply now Job no: 559725
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

The Division of Politics, Administration and Justice at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Criminal Justice (COURTS) with an appointment to begin Fall 2027.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSUF provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. CSUF complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Position

The Department of Criminal Justice within the Division of Politics, Administration & Justice invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position specializing in courts and judicial processes. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, fostering critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

Pedagogical Responsibilities

• Teach a core course on criminal courts, a breadth requirement for criminal justice students.
• Create new court‑related courses in specialized areas such as appellate advocacy, procedural justice, judicial decision‑making, jurors and juries, or international courts.
• Develop high‑impact practices for students, including Moot Court, Mock Trial, and/or service‑learning courses.

Faculty Expectations

Successful candidates will engage in superb teaching, advisement, and mentorship, and undertake meritorious service at the department, college, university, and community levels. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellence collectively in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in legal studies, law and society, sociology, psychology, or a related field at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse undergraduate student population, including first‑generation college students, low‑socioeconomic students, and historically minoritized students.
• Potential for or demonstrated ability to teach criminal courts.
• Potential for or demonstrated ability to contribute to curricular growth/development of the criminal justice major.
• Potential for or demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
• A strong record of, or potential to produce, scholarly publications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Potential for or demonstrated ability to lead existing or develop new high‑impact practices for students.

Application

A complete online application must be received to be considered. To apply, visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html, choose full‑time faculty, search for the position 559725 and provide the following required materials:

• Cover letter responding to the required qualifications.
• Teaching statement.
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review).
• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words). The statement should include:
  • How you have contributed to and plan to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, scholarship, and service.
  • Concrete examples of your efforts to support diverse students.
• A list of three references with contact information.
• Additional materials may be requested for further consideration.

Application Deadline

All application materials must be received by September 10th, 2026.

Compensation

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly. The anticipated hiring range is $6,990 to $7,130 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

CSUF Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental plans.
• Spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee waiver.
• Access to campus child‑care.
• Defined‑benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax‑shielding opportunities.

Additional Information

• Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

International Candidates

• CSU is not currently sponsoring new H‑1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.
• For tenure‑track faculty positions, CSU is not sponsoring H‑1B applicants subject to the $100,000 fee for certain non‑immigrant workers.

CSU Policies

• The position holder is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• A background check, including a criminal records check, is required before a formal offer.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities.
• Applicants must comply with the CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy and related requirements.

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