Assistant Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice

Boca Raton, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Position Summary:

The Florida Atlantic University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) invites applications for a tenure-line assistant professor position starting Fall 2026 on the Boca Raton campus. While all substantive areas of expertise will be considered we are particularly interested in applicants with research agendas focused on (a) policing or (b) biosocial criminology. The position is a full-time 9-month appointment that begins August 8 2026.

Florida Atlantic is a Carnegie doctorate-granting university with over 32000 students. Florida Atlantics strategic plan prioritizes healthy aging neuroscience environmental science and sensing and smart systems. These priorities are supported by faculty research in areas that also address leadership global perspectives and participation community engagement undergraduate research big data analytics healthy and sustainable campus environments and peace justice and human rights. Within each of the priorities Florida Atlantic is committed to the principles of engaged research teaching and 2025 Florida Atlantic achieved the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Educations highest and most coveted Very High Research Activity status (R1).

The College of Social Work and Criminal Justice is a partnership between the SCCJ and the Sandler School of Social Work. Our intention is to reimagine our professions promote multidisciplinary education and research address a wider spectrum of societal needs and champion systemic change through scholarship teaching and service.

Our School offers a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree a minor in Criminal Justice a minor in Forensic Investigation a Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice degree and a 5-year combined BA/MS degree program in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The SCCJ is also home to the paralegal and legal nurse consulting certificate programs. The undergraduate degree program is the fifth largest by enrollment at Florida Atlantic and offers a rich educational environment through multiple delivery methods including face-to-face online and hybrid/blended formats. School initiatives include a decision-making simulation lab a student CJ Club a Mock Trial Team community engaged research study abroad high school summer camps a fully online undergraduate degree program research colloquia and research partnerships with the public private and not-for-profit sectors. Our School is committed to creating a supportive working environment and welcomes colleagues who recognize collegiality as an integral component of academic excellence.

For additional information on our School and/or faculty please visit our web page ( Questions about the positions should be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Gabriel Cesar ().

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Criminology Criminal Justice or allied field is required. ABDs will be considered but requirements for the Ph.D. must be completed by the position start date. A Juris Doctorate alone is not sufficient. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to conduct independent research and publish in peer reviewed journals have a record of or the potential for securing external funding and engage in research and/or service with our communities. Faculty are expected to teach in the undergraduate and graduate programs and across multiple modalities including fully online courses. The current teaching load is 3:2 though pre-tenure assistant professors receive release time to establish their research program. Teaching over the summer is available for additional compensation.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources job website ( by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAUs Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following: (1) curriculum vitae (2) list of three professional references (3) cover letter that describes: specific interest in the position; research agenda; teaching experience certification or training at college level; how their scholarly activities align with Florida Atlantics focal areas known as our Pillars and Platforms and the strategic plans of the College and University.

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly for degrees from outside the United States the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts diplomas dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.

Accommodations:
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