Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
About The Position
Canisius University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice position in the Department of Criminal Justice for August 2026. This is a tenure track position. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, contribute to experiential education initiatives, and actively support the department's educational, research, and service missions. Tenure-track faculty members are expected to participate in research and scholarly activities, provide academic advising to students, and engage in service to the department, university, and community. The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice has a strong commitment to social justice and the Jesuit mission of Canisius University. We are particularly interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment - through their research, teaching, and service - to diversity and social justice, who are able to participate in the growth of the Department by creating innovative courses based on their academic/curricular and research expertise.
Requirements
- A JD, PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field is required at the time of appointment. ABD candidates will be considered if able to submit evidence of successful completion by the date of appointment.
- Prior successful teaching experience at the college/university level required.
- Must specialize in one or more of the following areas: Criminal law Comparative legal systems Criminal courts and procedures Criminal accountability Restorative justice Human rights and transitional justice
- Demonstrates strong teaching and learning skills and scholarly achievement appropriate to their career stage.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses
- Contribute to experiential education initiatives
- Actively support the department's educational, research, and service missions
- Participate in research and scholarly activities
- Provide academic advising to students
- Engage in service to the department, university, and community
- Creating innovative courses based on their academic/curricular and research expertise
Benefits
- Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employee’s date of hire
- 403(b) with Company Contribution – Plan for your future with confidence – contribution from the university is available after one year of employment
- Tuition Benefits – Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
