SCCJ - Assistant Teaching Professor PP5218

Arizona State University•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) at Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track, academic-year (9-month) Assistant Teaching Professor position beginning August 16, 2027. The position is based at ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus and requires physical presence there, with possible teaching assignments at the Tempe and Glendale campuses and online. Working from another location requires additional approvals, which are not guaranteed. The successful candidate will teach a substantial course load in undergraduate and graduate criminology and criminal justice programs across modalities, mentor students and adjunct instructors, contribute to program assessment and curriculum-related activities, and participate in School life through committee service, program events, and collaborative initiatives. The School is particularly interested in candidates with practical and teaching experience in areas such as courts and sentencing, policing, crime mapping, crime analysis, cybercrime, artificial intelligence, and technology and crime. The SCCJ is part of ASU’s Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions and offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in criminology and criminal justice, as well as programs in crime analysis and public safety leadership and administration. The School’s location in central Phoenix provides proximity to criminal justice agencies and opportunities for instruction, practice, internships, and community-based service learning. Candidates should demonstrate how their teaching will contribute to ASU’s University Charter and commitment to inclusion.

Requirements

An earned Ph.D., EdD, or DCJ in criminology, criminal justice, or a related social-scientific field from a regionally accredited university by the time of appointment.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion.
Ability to contribute to the School’s mission through teaching and service.
Physical presence at ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus; teaching assignments may also be at the Tempe and Glendale campuses.

Nice To Haves

Practical or teaching experience in one or more of these areas: courts and sentencing, policing, crime mapping, crime analysis, cybercrime, artificial intelligence, or technology and crime.
An earned Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, or a related social-scientific field from a regionally accredited university by the time of appointment.
Two or more semesters of undergraduate or graduate teaching experience, with strong evidence of teaching effectiveness demonstrated by student evaluations, peer evaluations, and prior course syllabi.
Experience with technology or course management systems.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Teach across program modalities and, as assigned, at ASU’s Downtown Phoenix, Tempe, and Glendale campuses and online.
Engage in service within ASU at the School, College, and University levels.
Provide service to the community and the profession.
Participate in curriculum development and program planning.
Mentor students and adjunct instructors.
Contribute to program assessment-related activities.
Participate in committee service, program events, and other collaborative initiatives.