Lecturer of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Department Department of Criminology and Political Science

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Type Faculty

Job Description The Department of Criminology and Political Science invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer position in Criminology and Criminal Justice to begin in August 2027 (Fall 2027). Primary teaching responsibility will consist of five undergraduate courses per semester (a 5-5 load). Specialization is open. The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate courses in the Criminology and Criminal Justice curriculum and contribute to the department’s student-centered teaching mission.

A master’s degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related field is required by the time of appointment.

• A master’s degree in criminology, criminal justice, or a related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience in a university setting.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.

• A Ph.
  
  D. in criminology, criminal justice, or a related discipline.
• Candidates with experience teaching a broad range of undergraduate criminology and criminal justice courses, including in online or hybrid formats.
• A highly qualified candidate will demonstrate dedication to student-centered learning and to the success of a multicultural student population.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Texas A&M-San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.