Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Texas A&M University SystemLaredo, TX
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About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to begin Fall 2026. TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. This is a 9-month tenure-track faculty position (with reduced course load and a start-up research package). Primary duties will include teaching undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses; conducting research; and mentoring students. A reduced load (2-2 for the first 2 years plus research funds and conference travel money) is provided to new hires to allow them to focus on conducting research and publishing in scholarly journals. Duties also include serving on departmental, college, university, and professional committees as well as mentoring students. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Requirements

  • PhD in Criminal Justice or a related field
  • Candidates who are ABD will also be considered but must have earned their degree before August 16, 2026
  • Strong research skills
  • Strong teaching skills
  • Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals or potential to publish in top scholarly journals
  • Potential for or prior experience with seeking and/or securing external grant funding

Nice To Haves

  • Expertise in cybersecurity
  • Expertise in geospatial analysis
  • Expertise in qualitative research methods

Responsibilities

  • Teaching undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses
  • Conducting research
  • Mentoring students
  • Serving on departmental, college, university, and professional committees

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Additional pay for summer teaching
  • Financial support for professional development opportunities
  • Moving expenses covered in whole or in part

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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