Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

University of Arkansas System • Fort Smith, AR

2d • $52,000 - $54,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s Department of Criminal Justice seeks an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. The department offers a four-year bachelor’s degree and a minor in criminal justice. Although the department offers online coursework, this is primarily an in-person position. The successful candidate is expected to teach face-to-face courses and maintain an active presence on campus through regular office hours, academic advising and mentoring, meetings, committee and shared-governance service, commencement, and other university activities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching and service and maintain an active research agenda with the potential to produce published scholarly works or other peer-reviewed products. The position starts August 9, 2027, and reports to the Head of the Department.

The salary is $52,000–$54,000, commensurate with education and experience. The university’s benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance; tuition waivers for employees and their families; 12 official holidays; immediate leave accrual; and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary. The position may be subject to pre-employment background checks and/or drug screening.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a terminal degree in a closely related field, with at least 18 graduate-level credit hours of coursework in criminal justice; the degree must be from an accredited institution.
• An advanced ABD may be considered, but the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
• Good organizational skills and timely responses to student inquiries.
• Ability to respond to learners from varied educational backgrounds in a multicultural environment, including first-generation students.
• Ability to deliver course outcomes and content through a variety of teaching and learning styles.
• Ability to use technology effectively in teaching and service duties.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students and colleagues.
• Dedication to professional development.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach core Criminal Justice courses, including Introduction to the Criminal Justice System, Law Enforcement, Courts, Corrections, and Research Methods.
• Deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda, including peer-reviewed publications and other forms of academic scholarship.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university, including participation in assessment, student recruitment and retention, and shared governance.
• Advise and mentor students in their academic, professional, and career development.
• Maintain regular office hours and an active on-campus presence.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners to foster a positive and collegial work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

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