School of Criminal Justice - Full-Time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
School of Criminal Justice - Full-Time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
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Position Overview:
The School of Criminal Justice is hiring up to two Assistant Professors. Teaches advises and mentors students evaluates student performance and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department college and university committees as requested. Prepares departmental reports as requested. Engages in teaching service and scholarly and/or creative activities as defined by the tenure and promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook. Teaching research department/school college and university service is expected. The position is a full-time tenure-track position.
Department Specific Essential Job Functions:
The primary responsibility of this position is teaching a variety of courses for the School of Criminal Justice. The successful candidate should be able to teach a broad range of courses from introductory undergraduate to graduate level with preferred qualifications in teaching a variety of topics including policing legal and investigative courses as well as courses pertaining to emergent technological trends (ArcGIS LLMs AI etc.) and their implications for and application by criminal justice agencies. The successful candidate should also be able to contribute to curriculum development and program revisions. Service and scholarly activities are standard expectations for this position. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. Faculty must be willing to teach in a variety of instructional formats (in-person hybrid online) as needed and appropriate. Faculty members are expected to participate in a comprehensive statewide outreach initiative to the Oklahoma criminal justice community.
College/Department Overview:
The School of Criminal Justice is housed within the College of Liberal Arts. The School of Criminal Justice has three undergraduate programs and two masters programs which serve approximately 500 students. The School of Criminal Justice has 11 full-time faculty members. The College of Liberal Arts consists of 8 academic units and has over 100 full-time faculty members. For further information see our website at Required:
An earned doctorate degree awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institutions in Criminal Justice Criminology or Sociology is required. A doctorate in a related field will be considered (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). ABD candidates with a clear dissertation defense date will be considered. **NOTE** If the doctorate is not obtained and submitted by the time of employment the position rank will change to Tenure Track-Instructor. Candidates should also demonstrate excellence in teaching a commitment to research/scholarship and service to the institution.
Experience Preferred:
An earned doctorate degree awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in Criminal Justice Criminology or Sociology is required. A doctorate in a related field will be considered (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). ABD candidates with a clear dissertation defense date will be considered. **NOTE** If the doctorate is not obtained and submitted by the time of employment the position rank will change to Tenure Track-Instructor. Candidates should also demonstrate excellence in teaching a commitment to research/scholarship and service to the institution.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
The school has partnerships with local criminal justice agencies which provides faculty and students the opportunity to complete practical research on existing criminal justice problems. Therefore practical experience in the criminal justice system and the demonstrated ability to participate in academic research are desirable.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Application Process:
Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit the following: (1) a cover letter (2) curriculum vitae (3) transcripts (4) a concise statement of teaching philosophy (5) a brief statement of research activity and plans including evidence of scholarship and (6) three professional/academic references.
Preference Date:October 15 2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
