School of Criminology and Criminal Justice - Assistant Professor in Crime/Intelligence Analysis
About The Position
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Intelligence and Crime Analysis. The position begins August 2027. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in crime analysis, quantitative methods, and applied research. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, contributing to the development of an analytically focused criminal justice curriculum, and supporting the school's mission. Candidates with interdisciplinary work bridging criminology and advanced analytical methods, such as spatial analysis, social network analysis, intelligence analysis, and forecasting, are particularly encouraged to apply. CSUSB is a diverse, Hispanic-serving institution committed to fostering an inclusive environment for faculty and students.
Requirements
- PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Social Ecology, Geography, Data Science or closely related field with a focus on crime analysis/crime science, environmental/spatial criminology and/or geospatial intelligence, quantitative methods. Degree must be in hand by time of appointment.
- Ability to teach multiple courses across the following areas: Intelligence & Crime Analysis (data management, analytical techniques, applied tools), Advanced Intelligence & Crime Analysis (e.g., forecasting, crime series investigation), Social Network Analysis, Crime Pattern Detection (GIS, spatial-temporal analysis, crime forecasting), Crime in Public Spaces (environmental criminology, field-based or applied research), Statistics (undergraduate and graduate levels).
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines.
Nice To Haves
- Evidence of training, teaching or research with social network analysis.
- Evidence of scholarly research in crime analysis and intelligence analysis, environmental or spatial criminology, data-driven or evidence-based approaches to crime prevention.
- Applied experience with law enforcement, crime analysis units, or public policy organizations.
- A clear alignment with data-driven, practice-oriented criminal justice education.
- Interest in obtaining and conducting grant funded research.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses primarily in person and possibly online at the San Bernardino (and possibly Palm Desert) campuses, as assigned.
- Maintain an active and productive research agenda.
- Mentor and supervise graduate student research.
- Provide service to the School, University, and profession by participation in committees and events.
- Engage with campus and community partners to support student learning, professional practice, and community well-being.
Benefits
- Networking programs for junior faculty
- Mentoring programs for junior faculty
- Development programs for junior faculty
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
