Tenure-Track Professor: Race, Inequality & Gangs in CJ

California State University, Chico; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 78,008 - 147,579; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and dental

Child-care access

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Criminal Justice (RACE & INEQUALITY) with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. The role emphasizes teaching core courses on race and ethnicity and/or electives on gangs and the criminal justice system, along with research and service to the university and community.

The successful candidate will design, develop, and teach courses, advise and mentor students, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in the social sciences with emphasis in criminal and social justice earned by appointment time.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse student body including first-generation and low-socioeconomic students.
• Ability to teach courses in Race, Inequality and the Criminal Justice System or Gangs and the Criminal Justice System.
• Potential to contribute to curricular growth and development of the criminal justice major.
• Research agenda advancing criminal and social justice in race/inequality and/or gangs.
• Strong record or potential for scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the appointment level.
• Evidence of service to the university and discipline.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to balance teaching, scholarship, and service.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and teach courses in Race, Inequality and the Criminal Justice System and/or Gangs and the Criminal Justice System.
• Produce scholarship commensurate with tenure requirements.
• Engage in departmental service and committee participation.
• Advise students and mentor diverse undergraduate and graduate populations.
• Participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.

Skills

PhD in social sciences

Teaching diverse student body

Curriculum development

Scholarly communication

Education

PhD in social sciences

Tools

None

Job description

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Criminal Justice (RACE & INEQUALITY) with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. The role emphasizes teaching core courses on race and ethnicity and/or electives on gangs and the criminal justice system, along with research and service to the university and community.

The successful candidate will design, develop, and teach courses, advise and mentor students, and