Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

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The College of Liberal Arts is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to begin in fall 2026. The successful candidate will show excellent and enthusiastic teaching skills and demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment. Course assignments will be undergraduate courses across the Criminal Justice curriculum. Teaching assignments may include classroom (face-to-face) hybrid and online classes. The area of specialization is open however candidates should be prepared to teach major requirements such as introductory classes in corrections courts and law enforcement as well as introduction to criminal justice criminology and research methods. There may also be a need to deliver courses as part of the upcoming Forensic Investigations program an interdisciplinary minor that includes coursework from criminal justice biomedical sciences and psychology.

The Department of Social Sciences (DSOC) is a multi-disciplinary department in the College of Liberal Arts that offers undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Criminal Justice and the graduate degree of Master of Public Administration. Through its contribution to the core curriculum Political Science is one of the largest generators of student credit hours for the university. The Criminal Justice program is one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus. The MPA program is the second largest graduate program in the College of Liberal Arts. DSOC faculty are leaders on campus in the community and in their disciplines. We value excellence and work daily to support the Universitys Islander Impact 2030 Overarching Goal to be nationally recognized for student success academic achievement research creative activity innovation and service excellence.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation renowned faculty and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus nearby natural wetlands a scenic hike-and-bike trail and a university beach Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is the only university in the nation located on its own island at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Criminal Justice Criminology or a closely related discipline from an accredited university. Advanced ABD will be considered. Degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
• Ability to teach in a variety of formats to include classroom hybrid and online courses.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentoring.

• Ability to teach in the core of the Criminal Justice program including courses such as introductory classes in courts corrections and law enforcement as well as introduction to criminal justice criminology and research methods.

TO APPLY: required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position. Please address the application packet to the Search Committee.

A completed application will include:

• A letter of application addressing qualifications listed above including a teaching philosophy and/or evidence of excellence in teaching
• A curriculum vitae
• Three professional references including name address title telephone number and email addresses.
• Copies of transcripts of graduate coursework.

The job posting will remain open until a finalist has been selected. Application reviews will begin immediately.

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27 2026.

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.

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