Tenure-Track Professor: Courts & Judicial Process

California State University, Chico; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 69,426 - 147,579; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental plans

Fee waiver for spouse/partner/dep.

Campus child-care access

Defined-benefit retirement

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice (COURTS) with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. The position emphasizes teaching criminal courts and curricular development, with service expected across department, college, and university levels.

The successful candidate will balance teaching, scholarship, and mentorship, and contribute to inclusive excellence, equity, and student success in a diverse campus

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by time of appointment.
• Commitment to teaching a diverse undergraduate student population.
• Ability to teach criminal courts and contribute to curricular growth.
• Strong record of or potential for scholarly publications.
• Ability to balance teaching, scholarship and service.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach a core course on criminal courts.
• Create new court-related courses in specialized areas.
• Develop high-impact practices for students (Moot Court, Mock Trial).
• Engage in advising, mentoring, and service at multiple levels.

Skills

Teaching ability

Diversity & inclusion

Scholarly publications

Collaborative work

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in legal studies, law and society, sociology, psychology, or related field

Job description

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice (COURTS) with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. The position emphasizes teaching criminal courts and curricular development, with service expected across department, college, and university levels.

The successful candidate will balance teaching, scholarship, and mentorship, and contribute to inclusive excellence, equity, and student success in a diverse campus