Assistant Professor Criminology & Criminal Justice

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor - Criminology & Criminal Justice at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier public urban research university located in the heart of Detroit Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence collaboration integrity diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Wayne State University (WSU) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin on or about August 18 2027. This is a full-time benefits-eligible tenure-track academic-year (9-month) faculty position. The area of specialization is open but preference will be given to an evaluation-oriented researcher whose work focuses on courts/legal systems mental health and criminal justice substance use and crime or corrections

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers B.S. and M.S. degrees to approximately 450 undergraduate and 40 graduate students. Applicants are expected to pursue a high-quality research agenda and to be effective teachers at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The salary is highly competitive and the teaching load is two courses per semester (fall/winter semesters). More information about the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice can be found here: is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a RU/VH (Research University Very High research activity) institution and serves more than 24000 students across 370 academic programs making it a premier public urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence collaboration integrity diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse global society. WSU is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice/Criminology or related field. ABDs will be considered with evidence of PhD in hand prior to the beginning of the appointment. A J.D. alone is not sufficient qualification for this position.

To apply go to . An on-line application is required.

Applications must upload a cover letter curriculum vitae and teaching portfolio within the online application portal to be considered for the position. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to Siying Guo Chair of the Search Committee Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice 3261 Faculty Administration Building Wayne State University Detroit MI 48202 or emailed to

Review of applications will begin October 19 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science

H0319 - Criminology & Criminal Justice

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
  

This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member should one apply.

• Number of openings: 1
  

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check including a criminal history check before starting work. If you are offered employment the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Required Experience:

Junior IC