Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice & Sociology
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Generous Retirement Contributions:The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary and you contribute 3.68% totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage:Enjoy access to medical dental and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
Paid Time Off:Benefit from ample vacation sick leave paid holidays and paid winter closure.
Tuition Waiver:Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers supporting continuous education and professional growth.
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JOB TITLE:
Assistant Professor
JOB PURPOSE:
The Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology invites applications for one (1) tenure track position in Criminal Justice starting Fall Semester 2026. This position will be hired at the Assistant Professor rank.
The successful candidate will have the capacity to teach key courses of need in the curriculum with a particular interest in candidates who specialize in policing and other systems-related courses such as corrections comparative criminal justice terrorism and ethics. The University of Wyomings teaching load is 5 courses per academic year with course reductions specialization is open but we are eager to find candidates whose interests complement existing areas of research expertise as well as those who address issues of relevance to the state and region.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach 5 courses over the academic year
- Maintain active scholarly research and professional development
- Advise and mentor students
- Provide service to the department college and university
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
As Directed
COMPETENCIES:
Assistant Professor rank with the capacity to contribute to teaching in key areas of need with a particular focus on policing and other systems courses such as corrections and ethics.
WORK LOCATION:
On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice Criminology or related field at the time of appointment. A Juris Doctorate degree alone does not fulfill the employment requirements.
- Demonstrated record of or potential for peer-reviewed publications.
- Demonstrated teaching experience in Criminal Justice at the college and/or university level. (Experience as a teaching assistant at the college or university level meets this qualification).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to teach policing courses
- Ability to teach in areas of need within our curriculum related to criminal justice systems to include corrections or comparative criminal justice ethics or terrorism.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain an active research agenda leading to peer reviewed publications.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college and/or university level.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to the delivery of our undergraduate program with traditional classroom instruction and online education.
- Potential for grant activity.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Qualified individuals should submit:
1) A vita that thoroughly covers academic and professional work history;
2) A cover letter that addresses the applicants:
- Interest in and qualifications for the position
- Ability to develop and maintain an active research agenda that will lead to peer reviewed publications and potential for grant activity
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college and/or university level
- Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to the delivery of the Criminal Justice undergraduate program (traditional classroom instruction as well as online education)
3) Summary of teaching evaluations and evaluations from the two most recent courses (if available)
4) Contact information for three references who may be consulted regarding the applicants qualifications and suitability for this position.
Questions about the search should be directed to Dr. Katelyn Golladay (). Complete applications received by October 2nd 2025 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will begin October 3rd 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Due to a current system limitation you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However if youre experiencing any issues in doing so please send any additional application materials to and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a charming town of 30000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramies beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit
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