Tenure-Track Criminal Justice Professor (PhD)

Montana State University Billings

Billings (MT)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Montana State University Billings invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice beginning fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in criminal justice, apply research methods, and contribute to graduate offerings, including the MS in Criminal Justice.

The department emphasizes scholarship and service and seeks candidates who can guide the MS program as graduate coordinator.

Qualifications

PhD in criminal justice, criminology, or related field ( ABD considered)
Willingness to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in criminal justice
Serve as graduate coordinator for the MS in Criminal Justice
Engage in scholarship and service per university guidelines

Skills

Teaching & instruction

Curriculum development

Research

Education

PhD in criminal justice / criminology (ABD considered)

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications received by October 12, 2026 will be given preference, though the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title

Working Title

Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

Brief Position Overview

ABOUT THE COLLEGE : The mission of the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences is to serve the educational needs of the people of Montana through academic programs leading to Baccalaureate Degrees in the liberal arts and social sciences; selected graduate programs leading to a Master’s Degree; General Education courses providing a foundation of liberal education to all students at MSU Billings; selected pre-professional programs and various graduate, continuing education and non-conventional learning opportunities consistent with the mission of the University. Through these learning experiences, the College seeks to provide knowledge and cultivate skills to allow a student to select realistic future directions for study and/or employment. With its inherent diversity, the College is an intellectual and cultural resource for all students, faculty, and staff of the University and for the community and region.

Faculty Tenure Track

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank

Faculty Rank Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Number

Position Number 6A0203

Department

Department Dept of Soc Sciences & Cultural Stu

Division

Division College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Billings Faculty Association

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Compensation

Salary Commensurate with education and experience and subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Montana State University-Billings Faculty Association

Contract Type

Contract Type MUS

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

Montana State University Billings is the third largest University in Montana and is located in Montana’s largest city. The University has five colleges, through which it serves a diverse student body and a broad regional community. Our staff and faculty strive to transform the lives of our students by empowering them to succeed in achieving their educational and life goals. To give our students the best possible path to success in achieving their goals, we are committed to closing equity gaps via our recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives. MSUB faculty and students are also active in scholarship and creative endeavors on state-wide, national, and international stages. Our programs are responsive to community needs and partner with local and regional entities to provide clinical, internship and experiential learning opportunities to our students. MSUB is an innovator in teaching strategies and modalities that accommodate students’ individual learning needs and busy lifestyles. Interested individuals can obtain more information about Montana State University Billings at https://www.msubillings.edu .

Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Social Sciences and Cultural Studies invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice to begin fall 2027. This is a tenure-track position, and the successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses including careers in criminal justice, applied research methods, crime theory and data, and criminal justice ethics, and graduate courses including graduate research methods, data analysis and management, advanced crime theory and data, ethics and public policy, and special topics. Opportunities to develop additional courses in the candidate’s specialty area exist.

Criminal Justice is the second largest program in the college and is situated within an interdisciplinary department. Degree offerings include the AS and BS criminal justice, and a new MS in criminal justice that began with the fall 2025 semester. MSUB serves students from across the state and region, and our department is committed to offering courses that allow both our in-person and our online students to achieve timely graduation.

The teaching load for tenure track faculty at MSUB is 21 credits per year. To meet departmental needs, the individual chosen for this position will teach 3 courses each fall semester and 4 courses each spring semester. Summer teaching opportunities are available but are not required. The successful candidate will also serve as graduate coordinator for the department’s MS in Criminal Justice.

In addition to these teaching obligations, faculty at MSUB are expected to engage in scholarship and service activities. These expectations are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement (available on the university website) and in department rank and tenure guidelines (available from the department chair).

To apply, please submit: (1) A cover letter highlighting your interest teaching at MSUB , your ability to teach courses on research methods and criminal justice ethics , and your experience with in-person, online, and/or multi-modality teaching; (2) A curriculum vitae; (3) Unofficial transcripts of all graduate work (official transcripts will be requested at the time of hire); (4) Teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching excellence; (5) A representative sample of scholarly work; and (6) Statements of teaching philosophy and research agenda. Letters of recommendation are not required during the initial application process, though shortlisted candidates should expect to provide contact information for three professional references.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

PhD in criminal justice, criminology, or related field ( ABD considered)
Willingness to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Ability to teach a restricted elective course on victimology and/or inequality
Experience teaching in-person, online, or using multiple-format modalities
Experience working with first generation students

The Successful Candidate Will

Special Requirements

Physical Demands

The Program

The Department

The College

This position has supervisory duties?

This position has supervisory duties? No

Announcement Number

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 2700002P

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 09/02/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/12/2026

Open until filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu .

MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm