AssistantAssociate Professor, Criminal Justice

Kingsville, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor Criminal Justice

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Department of History Political Science & Philosophy

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Assistantor Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

The Department of History Political Science and Philosophy at Texas A&M University-Kingsville invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice position beginning Fall 2026.

About the Program:

The Criminal Justice program serves approximately 190 majors and offers a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum preparing students for careers in law enforcement corrections courts and related fields. We seek a dedicated educator and scholar who will contribute to our programs continued growth and excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach eight undergraduate courses per academic year (4/4 teaching load) across the Criminal Justice curriculum
Develop and deliver engaging courses that may include criminology policing corrections criminal law juvenile justice research methods and other areas based on departmental needs and candidate expertise
Engage in scholarly research and publication appropriate to rank
Advise and mentor undergraduate students
Participate in department college and university service
Preference given to candidates who can advise student organizations or coordinate the internship program
Develop new courses to enhance curriculum offerings

Minimum Requirements:

For Assistant Professor:

ABD or Ph.D. in Criminal Justice Criminology or closely related field (Ph.D. must be completed by start date)
Evidence of teaching excellence or strong potential for effective teaching
Demonstratedcommitment to scholarly activity

For Associate Professor:

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice Criminology or closely related field
Strong record of teaching excellence at the college level
Established record of scholarly research and publication
Evidence of service to the profession

Preferred Requirements:

Experience or interest in advising student organizations
Experience coordinating internship programs
Abilityto teach in specialized areas of criminal justice

About Texas A&M University-Kingsville:

Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and member of the Texas A&M University System located in South Texas. We are committed to student success and providing accessible high-quality education to our student body.

Application Materials:

Applicants should submit:

Letter of application addressing qualifications and teaching interests
Curriculum vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness)
Writing sample (article chapter or dissertation excerpt)
Please send Three letters of recommendationto

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.

Required Experience:

Job TitleAssistant/Associate Professor Criminal JusticeAgencyTexas A&M University - KingsvilleDepartmentDepartment of History Political Science & PhilosophyProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationKingsville TexasJob TypeFacultyJob DescriptionAssistantor Associate Professor of Criminal Justice...