Assistant Professor of Criminology, Tenure Track

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Criminology at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa invites applications for two nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin August 7, 2026. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related social science discipline by the date of appointment. Advanced assistants are encouraged to apply . ABDs will be considered but degree must be in hand by time of appointment. Area of specialization is open. Preference will be given to those applicants who demonstrate an ability to make a significant contribution to the department’s doctoral program. Evidence of effective teaching experience, online or in person, is preferred, and applicants should show a strong record of research productivity and grant potential. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Review of applications will begin September 12, 2025 and will continue until positions are filled. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All job decisions at USF are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. The University of South Florida is one of the preeminent research universities in Florida and the Department of Criminology is a nationally ranked Criminology program. The Department offers degrees at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. levels. To learn more about the department, please visit our web site at: Department of Criminology | University of South Florida . USF is now a member of the AAU. Applicants must apply for the position through USF on-line employment application system Careers @ USF https://employment.usf.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp (view Faculty positions for the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, Department of Criminology, Job Opening ID # ). Enter demographic information and upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The cover letter should include your teaching philosophy and a description of your research agenda. A separate document with evidence of teaching effectiveness should also be included. For additional information you may contact search chair Dr. Chae Jaynes, [email protected] Submission Documents: Candidates must include a CV, cover letter, and 3 references (name, title, email and phone number) to be contacted at a later date.

Requirements

• Ph.D in Criminology or closely related field; J.D. degrees are not acceptable.
• Degree must be conferred by August 7, 2026.
• Evidence of publication record.
• Cover Letter
• CV
• 3 References (email and phone number), to be contacted at a later date

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of effective teaching at the university level.
• Evidence of strong or promising publication record.
• Evidence of ability to secure external funding.
• Applicants should show a strong record of research productivity commensurate with rank, and grant experience or grant potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees