Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

REVIEW DATE: Applications received by October 12, 2026 will be given preference, though the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Working Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

ABOUT THE COLLEGE : The mission of the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences is to serve the educational needs of the people of Montana through academic programs leading to Baccalaureate Degrees in the liberal arts and social sciences; selected graduate programs leading to a Master’s Degree;
General Education courses providing a foundation of liberal education to all students at MSU Billings; selected pre-professional programs and various graduate, continuing education and non-conventional learning opportunities consistent with the mission of the University. Through these learning experiences, the College seeks to provide knowledge and cultivate skills to allow a student to select realistic future directions for study and/or employment.

With its inherent diversity, the College is an intellectual and cultural resource for all students, faculty, and staff of the University and for the community and region.

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank Assistant/Associate

Position Number 6A0944

Department Dept of Soc Sciences & Cultural Stu

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term Academic Year

Union Affiliation Billings Faculty Association

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Yes

Salary Salary commensurate with education and experience and subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Montana State University-Billings Faculty Association

Contract Type MUS

Recruitment Type Open

Montana State University Billings is the third largest University in Montana and is located in Montana’s largest city. The University has five colleges, through which it serves a diverse student body and a broad regional community. Our staff and faculty strive to transform the lives of our students by empowering them to succeed in achieving their educational and life goals. To give our students the best possible path to success in achieving their goals, we are committed to closing equity gaps via our recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives.

MSUB faculty and students are also active in scholarship and creative endeavors on state-wide, national, and international stages. Our programs are responsive to community needs and partner with local and regional entities to provide clinical, internship and experiential learning opportunities to our students. MSUB is an innovator in teaching strategies and modalities that accommodate students’ individual learning needs and busy lifestyles.

Interested individuals can obtain more information about Montana State University Billings at https://www.msubillings.edu .

The Department of Social Sciences and Cultural Studies invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice to begin fall 2027. This is a tenure-track position, and the successful…