Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Summer teaching pay

Professional development funds

Moving expenses covered

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. This full-time tenure-track position begins Fall 2027 and emphasizes teaching at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, plus active research.

The program is housed within the Department of Social Sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences. Strong research records or potential for external funding are encouraged; ABD will be considered if degree completed by Aug 16, 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Criminal Justice or a related field.
• ABD will be considered but degree must be earned before Aug 16, 2027.
• Preference for expertise in border security, homeland security, security studies, GIS, immigration, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate, graduate and doctoral courses on campus.
• Conduct research and mentor students.
• Serve on departmental, college, university, and professional committees.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Education

PhD in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Social Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to begin Fall 2027.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/

This is a full-time tenure-track position. Primary duties will include teaching undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses; conducting research; and mentoring students. Duties also includes serving on departmental, college, university, and professional committees as well as mentoring students. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The Program in Criminal Justice is housed within the Department of Social Sciences, which is within the College of Arts & Sciences. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.tamiu.edu/coas/dss/index.shtml.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Criminal Justice or a related field. Candidates who are ABD will also be considered but must have earned their degree before August 16, 2027. All specializations will be considered but preference will be given to those with expertise in border security, homeland security, security studies, GIS, immigration, or a related area. We strongly encourage candidates with strong research skills, strong records of or potential for sustained publication in peer-reviewed journals, and the potential for or prior experience with seeking and/or securing external grant funding.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.