Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
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Job Location:
Laredo, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Criminal JusticeAgency
Texas A&M International UniversityDepartment
Dept Social SciencesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Laredo TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) a member of the Texas A&M University System welcomes applicants for anAssistant Professor of Criminal Justice to beginFall 2026.
TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8000 students located in Laredo Texas a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery teaching and learning community engagement and public service and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information please visit is a9-month tenure-track faculty position (with reduced course load and a start-up research package). Primary duties will includeteaching undergraduate graduate and doctoral courses; conducting research; and mentoring students. A reduced load (2-2 for the first 2 years plus research funds and conference travel money) is provided to new hires to allow them to focus on conducting research and publishing in scholarly journals. Duties also includeserving on departmental college university and professional committees as well as mentoring students. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
The Program in Criminal Justice is housed within the Department of Social Sciences which is within the College of Arts and Sciences. For more information please visit our website at Qualifications
The successful candidate must hold aPhD in Criminal Justice or a related field. Candidates who are ABD will also be considered but must have earned their degree before August 16 2026. All specializations will be considered but preference will be given to those with expertise in cybersecurity geospatial analysis and/or qualitative research methods. We strongly encourage candidates with strong research skills strong teaching skills strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals or the potential to publish in top scholarly journals and the potential for or prior experience with seeking and/or securing external grant funding.
We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance retirement benefits and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities such as attending academic conferences is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.
Application Process
The first review of applications will be 10/19/2025. The completed employment application must include:
- Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree
- Names and contact information of three current professional references
Applications must be submitted online at For more information contact the search committee chair Dr. Brittany Hood at .
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you Submit the application materials. The software does not allow you to Save your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page My Experience has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.
Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application.
All positions are security-sensitive. 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Texas A&M University is a public research university founded in 1876 and located in College Station, Texas. In 1948, Texas A&M University became the founding member of the Texas A&M University System. As of 2017, Texas A&M's student body is the largest in Texas and one of the largest ... View more
