Assistant/Associate or Full Professor ( Criminal Justice)

Texas A&M University System • Prairie View, TX

2d

About The Position

Prairie View A&M University seeks an accomplished, collaborative scholar-leader to serve in the Department of Justice Studies. The successful candidate will be a dedicated educator and accomplished scholar with research, teaching, mentorship, and service records appropriate to the rank of Associate or Full Professor at a Carnegie R2 research university. The candidate will advance scholarship in criminal justice, criminology, juvenile justice, or related fields; foster student success; and contribute to the department’s academic growth and excellence. The successful candidate must be tenure-eligible upon arrival.

The salary is commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience and follows the University’s compensation structure and assigned salary range. The role includes teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, maintaining an active research agenda, seeking external funding, mentoring students, supporting curriculum and program development, and contributing service to the department, college, university, and profession. The candidate will collaborate with faculty, practitioners, and researchers in support of the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center, housed in the College of Public Affairs and Societal Impact.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Juvenile Justice, Sociology, or a closely related field; applicants holding only a J.D. will not be considered. Appointment at the rank of Full Professor requires a sustained record of scholarly distinction, external grant writing, research leadership, student mentorship, and service appropriate to that rank. The position is based in Prairie View, Texas. All positions are security-sensitive; applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other information required by University procedures.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Juvenile Justice, Sociology, or a closely related field; applicants with only a J.D. will not be considered.
• Peer-reviewed publications and scholarly presentations commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure at a Carnegie R2 research university.
• Demonstrated effectiveness teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Evidence of mentoring students in research and professional development.
• A record of service to the department, college, university, profession, and/or community.
• For appointment as Full Professor: sustained scholarly distinction, external grant writing, research leadership, student mentorship, and service appropriate to that rank.
• Must be tenure-eligible upon arrival.

Nice To Haves

• A record of securing external funding from federal, state, or private sources, such as NIJ, OJJDP, BJA, NSF, or foundations.
• Experience chairing or serving on doctoral dissertation committees.
• Research expertise in juvenile justice, delinquency prevention, or youth reentry that complements the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center.
• Expertise in advanced quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research and ability to teach graduate methods and statistics courses.
• A record of collaborative research or partnerships with justice agencies, practitioners, or community organizations.
• Experience teaching in online or hybrid formats.
• Experience mentoring first-generation college students and a commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research agenda with quality publications and presentations.
• Pursue external funding for research and collaboration.
• Teach effectively at undergraduate and graduate levels and develop relevant courses.
• Mentor undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students in research and career preparation.
• Assess student learning and use feedback to improve instruction and curricula.
• Support curriculum development, program assessment, and academic expansion.
• Collaborate with faculty, practitioners, and researchers to support the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center.
• Participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service.
• Advance the University mission through scholarship, teaching, and service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree