Assistant Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice

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 three (3) assistant professors in the areas of criminology and criminal justice, beginning August 2026. The Department offers a B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice and an M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Tenured and tenure-track faculty members have a 3-course per semester teaching load. Upper-division courses are typically capped at 20 students. Faculty members are expected to actively engage in research, provide service to the department, college, and university, as well as advise criminology and criminal justice majors. The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UTampa reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTampa boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Criminology or Criminal Justice (or related discipline) from an accredited institution required at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrate excellent teaching skills.
• Have a clear research agenda and a publication record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching upper-division courses.
• Ability to support the department’s core courses and upper-division electives.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology and criminal justice.
• Engage in research and maintain a clear research agenda.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.
• Advise criminology and criminal justice majors.

Benefits

• Access to a vibrant campus community with over 260 student organizations.
• Opportunities for professional development and support for teaching and scholarship.
• Engagement with a diverse student body and commitment to diversity.

What This Job Offers

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