Clinical Faculty - Criminology

University-of-Idaho; Twin Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Criminology, a full-time, non-tenure track appointment starting January 2027. The role emphasizes online course delivery and one in-person course per semester at the Twin Falls campus.

The successful candidate will teach core criminology courses, participate in supervision and mentoring, and advise students across undergraduate and graduate programs.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and teaching criminology courses.
• Experience teaching online courses preferred.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at a college or university.

Responsibilities

• Teach online courses and one course per semester at the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls.
• Contribute to internship supervision, mentorship, and advising for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Deliver courses in our criminology offerings with a typical teaching load of 3/4 (seven classes per academic year).

Skills

Course development and teaching

Online teaching experience

Teaching effectiveness evidence

Education

Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, law & society, or closely related field

Job description

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Division/College

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

Department

Culture, Society and Justice

Position Classification

Clinical Faculty

Rank

Assistant Professor

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Location

Twin Falls, Off Campus Location - Remote-Idaho

FTE

1.0

Advertising Pay Range

$60,100 annually or higher commensurate with experience

FLSA Status

Exempt

Type of Appointment

Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date

01/04/2027

POSITION OVERVIEW

Primary Faculty Position Summary

The Department of Culture, Society and Justice at the University of Idaho invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Criminology, a full-time, non-tenure track position starting January 2027. While this position will primarily be expected to contribute to online course delivery for the University of Idaho, this position will also be expected to teach one course per semester on the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls.

All areas of specialization will be considered, but we are particularly seeking areas that complement our current course offerings and department strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to teach core service courses offered in our Master of Sciences degree in criminology and our undergraduate degree program in criminology (e.g., Introduction to Criminology, Justice Institutions, Criminological Theory, Research Methods in Criminology, and/or Justice Policy Issues). Faculty are also encouraged to teach in their specialty areas within criminology and contribute to areas such as internship supervision and mentorship and advising of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The standard teaching load is a 3/4 (seven classes per academic year).

Teaching & Advising Effort

84%

Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort

0%

Outreach & Extension Effort

8%

University Service & Leadership Effort

8%

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, law & society, or a closely related field (a JD does not meet the minimum educational requirements for this position).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience developing and/or teaching criminology courses.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience teaching online courses;
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at a college or university.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

N/A

POSTING INFORMATION

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contingency on Appointment

Yes

Contingency Description

(15) This appointment is contingent on funding and/or work to support the position. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event of insufficient funding and/or work, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may: (1) change this Agreement by adjusting the employee’s FTE and annual salary throughout the contract year; or (2) terminate this Agreement and employee’s employment prior to the end of the term of appointment, upon 60 days written notice or such lesser amount of notice as the funding or sponsoring agency had to give to the University before decreasing or terminating funding for the employee’s position. Employee further acknowledges and agrees that in the event termination for insufficient funding becomes necessary, the notice provisions of Faculty Staff Handbook 3900B will not apply.

Visa Sponsorship Available

No

Degree Requirement Timeline

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.