Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
About The Position
The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Criminal Justice, as a 9-month position, starting August 16, 2027. The Department is particularly interested in candidates with research and/or teaching experience in the area of emerging technologies in criminal justice (e.g., artificial intelligence, digital forensics, surveillance, etc.), especially as used in policing and courts. The successful candidate will have a strong research portfolio and demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate criminal justice courses, with modalities as determined by the department (in-person, hybrid, or online); developing and maintaining an excellent, nationally recognized research program; contributing service to the department and the broader discipline; and pursuing external research funding. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Requirements
- PhD in Criminology/Criminal Justice or a closely related discipline by the appointment start date
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- Evidence of high quality, peer-reviewed publications in criminology/criminal justice
- Expertise in the area of emerging technologies in criminal justice (e.g., artificial intelligence, digital forensics, surveillance, etc.)
- Record of highly effective undergraduate teaching in criminal justice, supported by student/peer evaluations and/or applicant statement of teaching philosophy
- Potential to secure external funding from federal/state agencies, private sector, and/or foundations
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate criminal justice courses, with modalities as determined by the department (in-person, hybrid, or online)
- Developing and maintaining an excellent, nationally recognized research program
- Contributing service to the department and the broader discipline
- Pursuing external research funding
Benefits
- Medical and dental
- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
