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. Working at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts. About USF The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu. Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. 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Requirements

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related social science discipline by the date of appointment.
ABDs will be considered but degree must be in hand by time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

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.