Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Texas A&M University; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University – Central Texas seeks an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to join the Department of Social Sciences. The candidate will teach criminal justice and homeland security courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, in person, hybrid, and online formats, and contribute to curriculum development and assessment.

Responsibilities include maintaining an active research program, advising and mentoring students, and participating in departmental, college, university and

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. by time of appointment in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Homeland Security, Security Studies, Emergency Management, or related discipline.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity or a developing research agenda; strong teaching credentials.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate curriculum development and assessment.
• Maintain an active and productive research agenda.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Research

Student mentorship

Online teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Title

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Agency

Texas A&M University – Central Texas

Department

Department of Social Sciences, College of Arts & Sciences

Location

Killeen, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Programs Served

B.S. in Criminal Justice
B.A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
M.S. in Criminal Justice
M.S. in Homeland Security

Position Focus

The Department seeks a scholar‑teacher committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security while maintaining an active program of scholarship appropriate to a regional comprehensive university.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security in face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate curriculum development and assessment.
• Maintain an active and productive research agenda.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. by the time of appointment in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Homeland Security, Security Studies, Emergency Management, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated preparation to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Criminal Justice, with the ability to contribute to graduate instruction in Homeland Security.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity or a developing research agenda.
• Commitment to high‑quality teaching and student success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach multiple areas of the Criminal Justice curriculum.
• Expertise in homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, policing, corrections, courts, criminology, cybercrime, terrorism, public safety, or related fields.
• Experience teaching graduate students.
• Experience with online, hybrid, or technology‑enhanced instruction.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in innovative or engaged teaching.
• Experience working with adult, military‑connected, first‑generation, transfer, or other diverse student populations.

Salary

Commensurate

Hours

Faculty hours; M‑F; hours may vary by assignment

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.