University of Florida-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Gainesville, FL
Educational Services

The Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing position beginning August 16, 2026 at the rank of Assistant Professor with research and teaching interests related to legal decision-making. This position supports the Law & Society component of our program in Criminology & Law by emphasizing the study of the social context of law. Specifically, this position focuses on legal and extra-legal factors affecting decision-making in the legal system decision patterns that emerge across cases, and the impacts of those patterns on individuals, communities, and policies. Applicant research programs can emphasize theory development, methodological applications (quantitative, qualitative and/or mixed), and/or policy analysis. Those who incorporate legal expertise into their research and teaching are encouraged to apply, as are those who focus on criminal and/or civil administration of law.

  • Conduct research on legal decision-making and its social context.
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Criminology and Law.
  • Mentor graduate students and contribute to their education.
  • Engage in scholarly activities that may lead to external funding.
  • Participate in departmental and university service.
  • Ph.D. in Criminology or Criminal Justice, Sociology or a relevant social science field by date of hire.
  • A law degree by itself is not sufficient.
  • Evidence of rigorous scholarship and the potential to obtain external funding.
  • Evidence of excellence in teaching and the ability to mentor graduate students.
  • Ability to contribute to diverse theoretical viewpoints and open academic exchanges through scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.
  • Health Insurance including vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
  • Retirement Options including Florida Retirement System Pension Plan and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Generous paid leave plan including maternity/paternity leave and sick-leave pool.
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