Associate or Full Professor of Criminal Justice

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

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About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Associate or Full Professor of Criminal Justice to begin Fall 2026. TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. This is a full-time Associate or Full Professor of Criminal Justice to begin Fall 2026. This is a tenured (9-month) faculty position. Tenure will only be granted after approval of the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. Primary duties will include conducting research and teaching of face-to-face and online undergraduate courses, online graduate courses, and hybrid doctoral courses. Duties also include service on departmental, college, university, and professional committees, including service on dissertation committees. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Criminal Justice or a related field.
• Strong research skills and a record of peer-reviewed publication.
• Potential for or prior experience with seeking and/or securing external grant funding.
• At least 5 years of full-time university teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in policing, immigration and crime, quantitative research methods, and/or geospatial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the field of Criminal Justice.
• Teach face-to-face and online undergraduate courses.
• Teach online graduate courses and hybrid doctoral courses.
• Serve on departmental, college, university, and professional committees.
• Participate in dissertation committees.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Additional pay for summer teaching.
• Financial support for professional development opportunities.
• Moving expenses covered in whole or in part.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree