Assistant Professor - Public Health and Criminal Justice

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The appointment begins September 1, 2027.

We seek applicants with research specialization at the intersection of public health and criminal justice or in corrections, who can teach and publish, and contribute to service in the department and university. ABD candidates considered if completion is before June 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related social science field is required. ABDs will be considered if the expected completion date is before June 1, 2027.
• Research and teaching excellence in criminology and criminal justice are expected.
• Evidence of ability to perform service to the department, university and discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology and criminal justice.
• Conduct and publish research in criminology and criminal justice.
• Perform service to the department, university, and discipline.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research publication record

Service to department/university

Education

PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related social science

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position will begin on September 1, 2027. For this position, we are seeking applicants with a research specialization at the intersection of public health and criminal justice OR in corrections. Successful candidates must be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology and criminal justice, conduct and publish research in criminology and criminal justice, and perform service to the department, university, and discipline. Candidates should provide evidence of excellence in research, teaching, and service if possible.

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position will begin on September 1, 2027. For this position, we are seeking applicants with a research specialization at the intersection of public health and criminal justice OR in corrections. Successful candidates must be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology and criminal justice, conduct and publish research in criminology and criminal justice, and perform service to the department, university, and discipline. Candidates should provide evidence of excellence in research, teaching, and service if possible. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Required Qualifications

A PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related social science field is required. ABDs will be considered if the expected completion date is before June 1, 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• A research background focusing on corrections or public health and criminal justice
• Previous experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in criminology and criminal justice
• A publication record commensurate with their career stage
• Experience (or potential for) engaging in service to the department, university and discipline

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in criminology and criminal justice, conducting research and publishing in academic outlets (e.g. university presses, scholarly journals), and participating in service to the department, university, and discipline.