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Criminology
- Law Enforcement or Victimology Assistant Professor

The Department of Criminology in the College of Social Sciences at California State University, Fresno is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor. They will teach both undergraduate and graduate students, conduct scholarly and applied research, and engage in service-related activities. Other duties will include but are not limited to advising and mentoring criminology and forensic behavioral sciences majors, participating in program development, actively engaging in research and problem-solving activities, grant writing, and committee service at all levels of university governance.

Specific assignments will be dependent on department needs.

Substantive teaching and research areas are open; however, the Department of Criminology is specifically looking for candidates who can contribute to our Law Enforcement and/or Victimology options. Specific areas of interest within these options are open. Successful candidates must be able to teach in our existing curriculum.

California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification and the Leadership for Public Purpose Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in criminology, criminal justice, or closely related social science discipline OR
• Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however, for appointment, the doctorate must be completed by August 1, 2027.

Required Experience:

• Ability to teach core curriculum courses. Candidates are strongly encouraged to review our department's catalog page to review course requirements for CRIM majors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of excellence in teaching at the university level (experience as a graduate teaching assistant is acceptable)
• A record of scholarly presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and research experience/knowledge in areas related to law enforcement and/or victimology consistent with the candidate's years of experience
• Demonstrated research experience in the aforementioned areas of specialization that may be applied to criminological and/or criminal justice issues at the local, state, national, and/or international level
• Show ability or promise to include and supervise student research

Application Procedures:

Review of applications will begin on 9/07/2026. Applications received after this date may be considered until the positions are filled. These positions automatically close on March 31, 2027.

Note:

All positions at Fresno State are subject to funding availability.

Apply online at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). by September 06, 2026.

Attach the following:

• Letter of interest or cover letter specifically addressing which of the two areas (Law Enforcement or Victimology) you are applying for and describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications described above. If you believe you could contribute to more than one of the options, please express this in your letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• A scholarly writing sample
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Candidates invited for an on-campus visit must submit the following within the designated deadline. The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items:

• Three current letters of recommendation (dated within 12 months of full consideration date)
• Official transcripts

A research presentation is a required component of the on-campus interview process.

Committee Information and Search process:

For Summer inquiries:
Chadley James, Ph.D. chadleyj

Search Chair:
Dr. Jordan Pickering Department of Criminology Email: jpickeringsnostate.edu

About Fresno State:

California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

The campus is ranked 2nd in the nation by Washington Monthly for tuition (and tax) dollars; ranked No. 31 for social mobility in U.S. News and World Report's 2025 Best Colleges rankings; and received a 4.5-star rating on a 5-star scale in Money's 2025 Best Colleges list.

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