Assistant/Associate Professor, Criminal Justice

Texas A&M - Kingsville • Kingsville, TX

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About The Position

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 program's continued growth and excellence.

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
• Demonstrated commitment 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

Nice To Haves

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

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
• Advise student organizations or coordinate the internship program
• Develop new courses to enhance curriculum offerings

What This Job Offers

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