Assistant Professor - Career Track | Criminal Justice & Criminology (Pullman, WA)

Washington State University • Wilson, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce a search for a full-time 9-month academic year Assistant Professor (Teaching), Career Track faculty position in Pullman, WA. This position is a 3-year, fixed-term appointment with the possibility of renewal. We seek applicants to teach courses in multiple areas of criminal justice, with a preference for those applicants with experience and interest in teaching in the areas of law and courts. The job duties will include primarily teaching introductory and upper-division level courses within the Criminal Justice and Criminology curriculum on the Pullman campus and through the Global campus, which is dedicated to online education. You may also potentially teach graduate seminars. Additionally, you will mentor students, develop and implement high-impact pedagogical practices, and conduct departmental and college service as appropriate. Your teaching load will be four courses per semester (4/4), representing 80% of the position, with an additional 20% devoted to service. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin their appointment on August 16, 2027.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or J.D. ABD will be considered.
• PhD/ABD must be in criminal justice, criminology, or a related discipline.
• Degree must be earned by appointment start date.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, or a related discipline.
• Experience teaching legal and/or court related courses.
• Experience teaching online.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-division level courses within the Criminal Justice and Criminology curriculum on the Pullman campus and through the Global campus (online education).
• Potentially teach graduate seminars.
• Mentor students.
• Develop and implement high-impact pedagogical practices.
• Conduct departmental and college service as appropriate.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts

What This Job Offers

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