Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice; COURTS

Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice (COURTS)

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Faculty
- Social Sciences, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

The Division of Politics, Administration and Justice at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Criminal Justice (COURTS) with an appointment to begin Fall 2027.

This position is open to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSUF provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

CSUF complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

The Department of Criminal Justice within the Division of Politics, Administration & Justice invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position specializing in courts and judicial processes. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, fostering critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

• Teach a core course on criminal courts, a breadth requirement for criminal justice students.
• Create new court‑related courses in specialized areas such as appellate advocacy, procedural justice, judicial decision‑making, jurors and juries, or international courts.
• Develop high‑impact practices for students, including Moot Court, Mock Trial, and/or service‑learning courses.

Successful candidates will engage in superb teaching, advisement, and mentorship, and undertake meritorious service at the department, college, university, and community levels. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellence collectively in teaching, scholarship, and service.

• Ph.D. in legal studies, law and society, sociology, psychology, or a related field at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse undergraduate student population, including first‑generation college students, low‑socioeconomic students, and historically minoritized students.
• Potential for or demonstrated ability to teach criminal courts.
• Potential for or demonstrated ability to contribute to curricular growth/development of the criminal justice major.
• Potential for or demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
• A strong record of, or potential to produce, scholarly publications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service.

• Potential for or demonstrated ability to lead existing or develop new high‑impact practices for students.

A complete online application must be received to be considered.  (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). choose full‑time faculty, search for the position 559725 and provide the following required materials:

• Cover letter responding to the required qualifications.
• Teaching statement.
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review).
• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words). The statement…