Criminology Assistant Professor
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California State University Fresno
College of Social Sciences
Department of Criminology
http://fresnostate/criminology/
Criminology
Assistant Professor
TenureTrack
Fall 2025 (August 2025
The Department of Criminology in the College of Social Sciences at California State University Fresno is seeking applicants for a tenuretrack Assistant Professor position. They will teach both undergraduate and graduate students conduct scholarly and applied research and engage in servicerelated activities. Other duties will include but are not limited to: advising and mentoring criminology and forensic behavioral sciences majors participating in program development actively engaging in research and problemsolving activities grant writing and committee service at all levels of university governance. Specific assignments will be dependent on department needs.
Substantive teaching and research areas are open; however the Department of Criminology is specifically looking for candidates who can contribute to our Law Enforcement and/or Victimology options. Specific areas of interest within these options are open. Successful candidates must be able to teach in our existing curriculum.
Our Students: Fresno State is a HispanicServing Institution (HSI); and an Asian American/NativeAmerican/Pacific IslanderServing Institution (AANAPISI); this University is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion.
Qualifications:
Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent):
- An earned doctorate (Ph.D. in criminology criminal justice or closelyrelated social science discipline OR
- Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however for appointment the doctorate must be completed by August 15 2025.
Note: Candidates with only a J.D. Psy.D. or Ed.D. are not eligible for this position.
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to teach core curriculum courses. Candidates are strongly encouraged to review our departments catalog page to review course requirements for CRIM and FBS majors: a commitment to working effectively with faculty staff and students from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications:
- A record of excellence in teaching at the university level (experience as a graduate teaching assistant is acceptable)
- A record of scholarly presentations peerreviewed publications and research experience/knowledge in areas related to law enforcement and/or victimology consistent with the candidates years of experience
- Demonstrated research experience in the aforementioned areas of specialization that may be applied to criminological and/or criminal justice issues at the local state national and/or international level
- Show ability or promise to include and supervise student research
Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin on 1/15/2025. Applications received after this date may be considered until the positions are filled. These positions automatically close March 31 2025.
Attach the following:
- Letter of interest or cover letter specifically addressing which of the two areas (Law Enforcement or Victimology) you are applying for required experience and preferred experience; if you believe you could contribute to more than one of the aforementioned options please express this in your letter
- Current curriculum vitae
- Statement addressing your commitment to working with faculty staff and students from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds 12 pages)
- A scholarly writing sample
- Names and contact information of three professional references
Candidates invited for an oncampus visit will be asked to submit the following items by mail/email within a designated deadline:
- Three current letters of recommendation (dated within 12 months of full consideration date)
- Official transcripts
A teaching demonstration and research presentation are required components of the oncampus interview process.
Committee Information and Search process:
Search Chair: Dr. Monica Summers
Department of Criminology
Email:
About Fresno State
California State University Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students intellectual horizons fostering lifelong learning skills developing the leaders of tomorrow promoting community involvement and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community work effectively with faculty staff and students from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the Universitys commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity civility equity respect and ethical behavior visit: campus is ranked 4th in the nation by The Wall Street Pulse Best College in the U.S on Social Mobility; 22ndin the nation byWashington Monthly and received a 4.5 start raing on a 5star scale on Moneys 2024 Best Colleges. Fresno State is one of 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the firstCarnegie Leadership for Public Purpose classification. The campus is classified as an R2 Doctoral Universities High research activities university perthe Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
TenureTrack Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the Universitys Probationary Plan Process. For additional information please visit: We value our commitment to the success of our faculty by providing services from the Center for Faculty Excellence to Research and Sponsored Programs.
Commensurate with qualifications and experience the anticipated hiring range is $6250$6775 per month $75000$81300 annually for Assistant Professor 12 monthly payments per year). As a member of the 23campus CSU System we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.
About the College and Department:
The Department of Criminology serves the San Joaquin Valley of Central California and the expanding global community (including university students from 90 nations) by offering quality educational opportunities for students at the academic certificate minor baccalaureate and graduate levels. The Department of Criminology enjoys a growing undergraduate population of approximately 1675 majors and is among the largest departments at Fresno State. The Department of Criminology offers two undergraduate degree options: Criminology and Forensic Behavioral Sciences. Students who choose to major in Criminology select one of three options as a concentration throughout their undergraduate studies: law enforcement corrections or victimology. The department also offers a Master of Science degree in Criminology. The Department of Criminology at Fresno State is among the oldest Criminology programs on the West Coast. The Criminology Department works with and benefits from its strong ties to local criminal justice agencies and victim support services which actively collaborate with the department on grantrelated activities and research projects. More information about the Criminology Department can be found here:
The Department of Criminology is one of sixteen departments and programs in Fresno States College of Social Sciences. Our College of Social Sciences offers a broad and exciting range of majors minors and certificates that help us understand our world: from the study of history political social and cultural issues to projections for our future our degree programs are designed to develop essential skills necessary to adapt to a constantly changing world and to provide leadership for the new millennium.
Territorial Acknowledgement:
The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.
Other Campus Information:
In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act California State University Fresno has made crimereporting statistics available to applicants students and employees online at Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.
A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.
The person holding this position is considered a limited reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following website: State University Fresno is a smokefree campus. For more information please click http://fresnostate/adminserv/smokefree/
California State University Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information medical condition disability marital status or protected veteran status.
COVID19 Vaccination Policy:
Per the CSU COVID19 Vaccination Policy it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications.
Out of State Employment
Per CSUwide policy (HR202104 all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12month break in service) on or after January 1 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is inperson.
Employment Type
Full-Time
