Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance

Generous paid time off

Work-life balance resources

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive Bobcat community

TRS pension and retirement options

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos invites applications for up to two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology to begin Fall 2027. Responsibilities include high-quality research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service at the university, professional, and community levels. Salary is negotiable.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology by Fall 2027; a JD is not eligible.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related field by Fall 2027.
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publication and ability to sustain productivity.

Responsibilities

• Engage in high-quality research and publish findings.
• Provide undergraduate and graduate instruction across curricula.
• Contribute to service and mentorship within the university and community.

Skills

Publication record

Analytical/methodological skills

Teaching ability

Service and mentorship

Education

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology

Job description

Texas State University in San Marcos invites applications for up to two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology to begin Fall 2027. Responsibilities include high-quality research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service at the university, professional, and community levels. Salary is negotiable.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology by Fall 2027; a JD is not eligible.