Tenure-Track Professor: Courts & Judicial Processes

Sacbar; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton's Department of Criminal Justice invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in courts and judicial processes. The appointment begins Fall 2027 and contributes to a dynamic, research‑intensive undergraduate and graduate program.

The successful candidate will teach core courses on criminal courts, develop new court-related offerings, participate in high-impact teaching practices, and engage in mentoring, service, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching diverse undergraduate populations
• Ability to teach core courses on criminal courts and develop new courses
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and student success

Responsibilities

• Teach core courses in criminal courts and contribute to curriculum
• Develop new court-related courses and programs
• Engage in mentoring, advisement, and service at multiple levels
• Maintain an active scholarly program and contribute to department governance

Skills

Teaching ability

Diversity and inclusion

Curriculum development

Scholarly publishing

Collaborative work

Education

PhD in legal studies/related field

Job description

California State University, Fullerton's Department of Criminal Justice invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in courts and judicial processes. The appointment begins Fall 2027 and contributes to a dynamic, research‑intensive undergraduate and graduate program.

The successful candidate will teach core courses on criminal courts, develop new court-related offerings, participate in high-impact teaching practices, and engage in mentoring, service, and