Clinical Faculty - Criminology

University Of Idaho; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Criminology, a full-time, non-tenure track position starting January 2027. This role primarily supports online course delivery and will also teach one course per semester on the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls.

We welcome all areas of criminology with emphasis on courses that complement our master's and undergraduate programs.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Experience developing and/or teaching criminology courses.

Responsibilities

• Teaching online courses; contributing to internship supervision and advising of students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Skills

Experience developing and/or teaching

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).

Job description

Advertising Pay Range $60,100 annually or higher commensurate with experience

Location

Location Twin Falls, Off Campus Location - Remote-Idaho

Primary Division/College

Primary Division/College Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.

Primary Unit

Primary Unit Culture, Society and Justice

Employee Category

Employee Category Faculty

Classification Group Title

Classification Group Title Clinical Faculty

Position Control Number

Position Control Number 5960

Suffix

Suffix 01

Contingency Code

Contingency Code 15

FTE

1

Contract Basis

Contract Basis Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date

Anticipated Contract Start Date 01/04/2027

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Rank

Extension Type

Extension Type Not Applicable

Administrative Appointment Type

Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable

Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities

Position Summary

TheDepartment 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).

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.

Teaching & Advising

Teaching & Advising 84%

Scholarship & Creative Activity

Scholarship & Creative Activity 0%

Outreach & Extension

Outreach & Extension 8%

University Service & Leadership

University Service & Leadership 8%

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Degree Required

Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications

• 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).
• Experience developing and/or teaching criminology courses.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Posting Information

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/22/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Position remains open until filled, but applications received by October 22, 2026 will receive priority review. Applicant materials must include all of the following:
1) current curriculum vita
2) letter of application that directly addresses your qualifications for the position, including all required and any preferred qualifications
3) teaching philosophy
4) three confidential letters of recommendation should be emailed directly to [e-mail]. Recommenders must include applicant’s name and job’s posting number in the subject line.
Questions about this position should be sent to Department Chair, Dr. Krissi Levan: [e-mail]

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of References
• Research/Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

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