Tenure-Track Criminal Justice: Courts & Judicial Studies

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (Courts, Law, and Judicial Studies) starting 2027-2028. The person will teach undergraduate and graduate CJ courses, engage in research, and contribute to curriculum development in a multidisciplinary department across Rio Grande Valley campuses.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Criminology/Criminal Justice (ABD considered), with preference for scholarship addressing courts and judicial processes,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field is required; advanced ABD may be considered but all Ph.D. requirements must be completed by start date.
• Discipline-specific teaching/research in courts, judicial processes, criminal law and procedure, sentencing, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Criminal Justice as needed by the department.
• Engage in scholarly research and service; contribute to curriculum development and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Scholarly productivity

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching ability

Teaching in CJ

Education

Ph.D. in Criminology/Criminal Justice

ABD considered

Job description

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (Courts, Law, and Judicial Studies) starting 2027-2028. The person will teach undergraduate and graduate CJ courses, engage in research, and contribute to curriculum development in a multidisciplinary department across Rio Grande Valley campuses.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Criminology/Criminal Justice (ABD considered), with preference for scholarship addressing courts and judicial processes,