Assistant Professor – Criminal Justice

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

27d•$76,000 - $87,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado Denver’s School of Public Affairs seeks a full-time, nine-month academic-year Assistant Professor for its Criminal Justice programs, beginning in fall 2027. The standard teaching load is four courses during the academic year, with two courses in each semester, delivered in person and online. Additional summer teaching may be available under a separate contract. The successful candidate will teach in the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Master of Criminal Justice core curricula and may teach electives and cross-listed courses with Public Administration or Public Policy. The professor will develop and sustain an active program of high-quality research, produce peer-reviewed scholarship, and actively pursue external funding. The role also contributes to the growth of the Criminal Justice program through committee service, student mentorship, second-reader service on capstone projects, and contributions to School of Public Affairs programs. The position is based in a collegial, applied social science and public affairs setting, with collaboration across related fields welcomed. This position follows a hybrid work structure; employees may work remotely or from the office as tasks or personal work preferences warrant. Office work is encouraged for tasks requiring substantial collaboration. The role may also be performed remotely and requires a suitable workspace, reliable internet, participation in extended virtual meetings, independent time management, prolonged stationary computer-based work, and the ability to transport necessary equipment between remote and office locations as needed.

Requirements

PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Affairs, Sociology, or a closely related field by the time of hire.
Teaching experience and effectiveness in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Affairs/Public Policy, and/or Sociology programs.
A strong research trajectory.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the institution.
Outstanding student-service skills and a student-centered attitude.
Commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
Willingness to contribute to the holistic growth of the Criminal Justice Program.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability or experience teaching online classes.
Success or experience with grant-funded research.
Experience designing and teaching courses using a university learning management system, preferably Canvas.
Ability and experience teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
Experience with externally funded research, including participation in or leadership of grant proposals.
Interest and experience in collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
Experience working with scholars from related fields.
Expertise or teaching experience in areas such as criminological theory, interpersonal or community violence, courts, victimology, statistics and research methods, data visualization, GIS, mixed-method design, and practice-informed analysis.

Responsibilities

Teach Criminal Justice courses online and in person as needed by the School of Public Affairs.
Teach undergraduate and graduate (master’s-level) courses as needed.
Teach in the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Master of Criminal Justice core curricula, as well as Criminal Justice electives.
Potentially teach cross-listed courses with Public Administration and Public Policy programs.
Develop and sustain a strong program of high-quality research and contribute to the School of Public Affairs’ research agenda.
Produce peer-reviewed scholarship and actively pursue external research funding.
Contribute to the growth of the Criminal Justice program through committee service, student mentorship, second-reader service on capstone projects, and other program contributions.
Contribute to an inclusive learning and working environment and advance diversity and inclusion.