Assistant Professor – Criminal Justice

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

2d•$76,000 - $87,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds. The nationally-ranked, NASPAA accredited School of Public Affairs (SPA) at the University of Colorado Denver seeks a full-time 9-month/academic year Assistant Professor for the CJ programs within SPA, starting fall of 2027. The standard teaching load is four courses over the academic year in person and online (2 in each semester). There may be additional summer teaching opportunities available as a separate contract as well. The candidate must be able to teach in our BACJ and MCJ cores, as well as some elective courses within the CJ programs. A strong research trajectory is required. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain an active program of high-quality research, including actively pursuing external funding. Experience with externally funded research, including participation in or leadership of grant proposals, is highly desirable. We are seeking a very collegial scholar, who feels comfortable doing CJ research/teaching within a broader applied social science/public affairs school setting. Experience working with scholars from other related fields is a plus.

Requirements

PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Affairs, Sociology, or a closely related field.
Teaching experience and effectiveness in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Affairs/Public Policy, and/or Sociology programs.
A strong research trajectory.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability/experience teaching online classes
Success and/or experience with grant funded research
Experience designing and teaching courses with a university learning management system (preferably Canvas)
Ability and experience teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level.
Experience working with scholars from other related fields
Interest and experience in collaborative and interdisciplinary research

Responsibilities

Teach courses online and in-person as needed by SPA
Teach courses at both the Undergraduate and Graduate (master’s) level as needed by SPA
May teach cross-listed courses with Public Administration, and Public Policy programs as needed by SPA
Develop and sustain a strong program of high-quality research and contribute to the overall research agenda of the School of Public Affairs.
Produce peer-reviewed scholarship and actively pursue external funding.
Contribute to the ongoing growth of the Criminal Justice program through committee service, student mentorship (formal academic advising provided by professional advisors in the School), serving as a second reader on capstone projects, and positively contributing to SPA programs