Assistant Professor Criminal Justice
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Job Title
Assistant Professor Criminal JusticeAgency
Texas A&M University KingsvilleDepartment
Department Of Hist Political Sci & PhiProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Kingsville TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
Job Summary
The Department of History Political Science and Philosophy with Criminal Justice at Texas A&M UniversityKingsville invites applications for a fulltime tenuretrack Assistant Professor position effective Fall 2025. All areas of research specializations within Criminal Justice will be considered. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology at the time of the job application. Responsibilities will include teaching four 3 credithour undergraduate courses per semester. In addition the responsibilities include active research and publication activities commitment to mentoring undergraduate students and Departmental/Universitylevel services including varying committees tasks. Active and demonstrable participation in the Universitys recruiting and retention functions will be another key responsibility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching 8 undergraduate courses per year 4 courses per semester) typically including introductory courses in criminal justice various criminal justice agencies and operations research methods crime theories and legal aspects of criminal justice.
Managing an internship program course for Criminal Justice students
Engaging in scholarly activities leading to publication in peerreviewed journals and presentations at professional conferences
Participating in departmental and universitydriven student recruitment and retention activities
Participating in committee work both inside and outside the Department as required
Possibly being asked to develop a certificate program or new classes such as cybercrime and deliver online courses
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. from an accredited institution or university in Criminal Justice or Criminology at the time of this job application. ABD may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience reflecting passion for teaching particularly students from a broad spectrum of backgrounds who may require additional educational instructions for reading and writing
Evidence of or potential for excellence in communicating with varying criminal justice agencies and community outreach for the advancement of the Criminal Justice internship program
Evidence of or potential for strong student engagement activities aimed at recruitment and retention
Experience with online or hybrid teaching formats.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit an application packet containing:
1. A letter of application stating interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials outlined in the Job Description
2. A singlepage statement of teaching philosophy including evidence of teaching excellence
3. A singlepage statement outlining research interests and experiences
4. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
5. Copies of academic transcripts
6. Three letters of recommendation including contact information.
To ensure full consideration all application materials should be submitted via the university website.
A background check is required prior to employment for this position. In addition the selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript(s) from each degreegranting institution before an offer can be made. Degrees earned from institutions outside of the United States are required to be evaluated and certified for equivalency to a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) degree and other higher education degrees.
The anticipated employment start date is Fall 2025.
For more information contact:
Michael Houf PhD
Chair Dept of History Political Science and Philosophy with Criminal Justice
MSC 165 Texas A&M UniversityKingsville
Kingsville TX 78363
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All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
