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.