Visiting Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
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Job Summary
Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
The University of Memphis
The University of Memphis Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Teaching for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. The University of Memphis is an R1 Research University emphasizing scholarship teaching and service. The Criminology and Criminal Justice Department is a research-intensive group of faculties working within an environment committed to community engagement and collaboration. Additional information about the department is available at: .
Candidates should have at least a masters in criminology Criminal Justice or a related social science discipline or Juris Doctorate or Ed.D. This a generalist position and all specializations will be considered. Successful applicants are expected to have experience teaching at the university level. Faculty typically teach four courses per semester and are expected to participate in the service needs of the department and the University.
Salary and benefits are competitive. Please include a (1) cover letter (2) curriculum vitae (3) teaching philosophy and (4) contact information for three professional references. Review of applications begins ASAP. Please contact Jennie Sipe at with any questions.
The position is contingent upon available funding and is for a one-year term.
The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversifying its work force. Applications from women minorities and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
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Qualifications
Candidates should have at least a masters in criminology Criminal Justice or a related social science discipline or Juris Doctorate or Ed.D. This a generalist position and all specializations will be considered. Successful applicants are expected to have experience teaching at the university level.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
The University of Memphis ;is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University ;serves a population of nearly 20,000 ;students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. ;The ... View more
