Assistant Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice - Generalist

University of Tampa • Tampa, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at The University of Tampa invites applications for a generalist assistant professor beginning August 2027. The department offers a B.S. and an M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Teaching will be at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The area of specialization is open, with particular interest in candidates who can support core courses and upper-division electives.

Tenured and tenure-track faculty members teach three courses per semester. Upper-division courses are typically capped at 20 students. Faculty are also expected to engage actively in research, provide service to the department, college, and university, and advise criminology and criminal justice majors. Applicants should demonstrate excellent teaching, a clear research agenda, and a publication record.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution serving 11,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Its 110-acre campus is located beside the Hillsborough River and near Tampa's central business district. The University emphasizes challenging, high-quality education, a liberal arts core, internationalization, and practical, experiential learning. Candidates are expected to contribute to the diversity of the curriculum and community, mentor a diverse student body, and demonstrate commitment to the academic success of all students.

Review of applications begins November 13, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. The anticipated appointment begins August 2027. Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Criminology or Criminal Justice, or a related discipline, from an accredited institution by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated excellent teaching.
• A clear research agenda.
• A publication record.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology and criminal justice.
• Support department core courses and upper-division electives.
• Maintain an active research agenda and scholarly publication record.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.
• Advise criminology and criminal justice majors.
• Mentor a diverse student body and contribute to the diversity of the curriculum and community.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the academic success of all students.

What This Job Offers

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