Assistant Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice - Generalist

University of Tampa • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

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

The University of Tampa is a comprehensive, residentially based private institution with 11,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Its 110-acre campus is located beside the Hillsborough River near Tampa’s central business district. The university serves a multicultural student body from all 50 states and countries around the world and offers more than 200 areas of study, 18 master’s programs, and three professional doctoral programs.

Applicants must demonstrate excellent teaching, a clear research agenda, and a publication record. A Ph.D. in Criminology or Criminal Justice, or a related discipline, from an accredited institution is required by the time of appointment. Review of applications begins November 13, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. Finalists may be required to undergo 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.
• Commitment to the academic success of all students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology and criminal justice.
• Engage actively in research.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.
• Advise criminology and criminal justice majors.
• Support the department’s core courses and upper-division electives.
• Contribute to the diversity of the curriculum and community and mentor a diverse student body.

Benefits

• The college and university provide support for teaching and scholarship as elements of personal and career development.
• The university supports healthy work-life integration.

What This Job Offers

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