Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice (COURTS)

California State University, Fullerton•Fullerton, CA

13d•$6,990 - $7,130•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Politics, Administration and Justice at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Criminal Justice (COURTS) with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. CSUF complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. California State University, Fullerton is a leading public university known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The university values teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021 and 2024 from Excelencia in Education, the nation’s leading authority on Latinx student success. Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population of over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. Cal State Fullerton is firmly committed to helping students achieve academic excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from various disciplines who share the university’s mission and core values. We welcome you to consider joining the Titan community. CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups you can join to support your success. The Department of Criminal Justice, within the Division of Politics, Administration, and Justice, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position, specializing in courts and judicial processes. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Pedagogical responsibilities will include teaching a core course on criminal courts, a breadth requirement for criminal justice students. The department desires a candidate who will create new court-related courses in specialized areas, such as appellate advocacy, procedural justice, judicial decision-making, jurors and juries, or international courts. The department is open to other courses relevant to a candidate’s specialization. In addition, the department desires a candidate who has an interest in participating in existing, or developing new, high-impact practices for students, such as Moot Court, Mock Trial, and/or service-learning courses. CSUF faculty are committed teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually mentored projects. Successful candidates would be responsible for engaging in superb teaching, advisement, and mentorship, and undertaking meritorious service at the department, college, university, and community levels. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellence collectively in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Requirements

Ph.D. in legal studies, law and society, sociology, psychology, or related field at the time of appointment
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse undergraduate student population, including first‐generation college students, low-socioeconomic students, and historically minoritized students.
Potential for / demonstrated ability to teach criminal courts
Potential for / demonstrated ability to contribute to curricular growth/development of the criminal justice major
Potential for / demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application
A strong record of, or potential to produce, scholarly publications
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service

Nice To Haves

Potential for/demonstrated ability to lead existing, or developing new, high impact practices for students.

Responsibilities

Teaching a core course on criminal courts.
Creating new court-related courses in specialized areas, such as appellate advocacy, procedural justice, judicial decision-making, jurors and juries, or international courts.
Participating in existing, or developing new, high-impact practices for students, such as Moot Court, Mock Trial, and/or service-learning courses.
Engaging in superb teaching, advisement, and mentorship.
Undertaking meritorious service at the department, college, university, and community levels.