Assistant Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Assistant Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Job Description
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Position Details
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at The University of Tampa invites applications for three (3) assistant professors in the areas of criminology and criminal justice beginning August 2026. The Department offers a B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice and an M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Tenured and tenure-track faculty members have a 3-course per semester teaching load. Upper-division courses are typically capped at 20 students. Faculty members are expected to actively engage in research provide service to the department college and university as well as advise criminology and criminal justice majors.
The University of Tampa is a medium-sized comprehensive residentially-based private institution of more than 11000 undergraduate and graduate University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River adjacent to Tampas dynamic central business district which is a growing vibrant diverse metropolitan reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTampa boasts 260 student organizations a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries and Top Tier ranking in U.S. News and World Report.
Qualifications
Teaching will be at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Area of specialization is open but we are particularly interested in candidates who can support our departments core courses and upper-division electives. Applicants must demonstrate excellent teaching a clear research agenda and a publication record. A Ph.D. in Criminology or Criminal Justice (or related discipline) from an accredited institution is required at the time of appointment.
Review of applications will begin on October 31 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Required Attachments
All required documents listed below should be uploaded the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page of the application before continuing through the application.
letter
vitae
of graduate transcripts
4. Statement of research interests
5. Teaching philosophy
6. Evidence of teaching effectiveness
7. Names and contact information for at least three academic/professional references
Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required please combine any additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.
Additional Information
The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award and a practical experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters Business Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences Mathematics and Education 18 masters programs and 3 professional doctoral programs.
The College of Social Sciences Mathematics and Education offers rigorous high-quality undergraduate curricula in Actuarial Science Computer Science Criminology and Criminal Justice Data Science Education History International Studies Mathematics Political Science Psychology and Applied Sociology. Graduate programs include a M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice a . in Curriculum & Instruction a . in Educational Leadership and a M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology. Our faculty are excellent teachers and scholars who engage their students both in and out of the classroom. Our college continually fosters relationships with governmental not-for-profit and community organizations in the greater Tampa Bay region to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship volunteer or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information see faculty and administrators in CSSME along with professional staff across the University will provide meaningful support for your teaching and scholarship as elements of your personal and career development. We encourage you to grow professionally and we support a healthy work-life integration to nurture that growth. The vision of the College of Social Sciences Mathematics and Education is Empowering learners to make a difference. All candidates are expected to contribute to the diversity of our curriculum and community. We are searching for teacher-scholars who will serve as mentors for our diverse student body and who have a demonstrated commitment to the academic success of all students.
The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate based on age race sex disability sexual orientation national origin religion marital status gender identity veteran status or any other non-job-related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students faculty and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.
Submission Guidelines
To receive full consideration fora faculty appointment with The University of Tampa please be sure touploaddocumentsas required for thisposition at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted no changes may be made. Required documentsshould be submittedin the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page of the application before continuing through the application. Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.
Background Check Requirements
Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.
Employment Type
Full-Time
