Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

The University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at El Paso invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice and Security Studies starting Fall 2027. The position emphasizes scholarly research, publication, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and service. Candidates must have a Ph.D.

in Criminal Justice or Criminology (ABD allowed if by Fall 2027), an active research agenda and publications; J.D./Psy.D./Ed.D. not eligible.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology or closely related field from an accredited university.
• ABD applicants will be considered if doctorate will be in hand by Fall 2027.
• Active research agenda and published scholarly journal articles are required.
• Applicants with only a J.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D. will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scholarly research and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Seek extramural funding to support research activities.
• Teach face-to-face and online courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Provide service to the department, university, and profession.

Skills

policing

courts

quantitative methods

Education

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology (or closely related field)

Job description

Location: El Paso, TX Category: Liberal Arts Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Tue Aug 25 2026

Job Description

The Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies (CJ&SS) at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking to fill one full-time tenure-track position beginning Fall 2027 at the Assistant Professor level. Responsibilities include conducting and publishing scholarly research, seeking extramural funding, teaching face-to-face and online courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the department, university, and profession.

Job Requirements

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology or a closely related field from an accredited university.
• ABD applicants will be considered if doctorate will be in hand by Fall 2027.
• An active research agenda and published scholarly journal articles are required.
• Applicants with only a J.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D. will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Areas of expertise are open, but preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and/or research expertise in at least one of these areas: policing, courts, and quantitative methods.

Additional Information

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at [phone], by email at [e-mail], or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [e-mail].

To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.