Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice; COURTS

Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice (COURTS)

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice (COURTS) with an appointment beginning Fall 2027.

CSUF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that every student and employee has the resources and support to thrive. The university provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. 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.

The Department of Criminal Justice is seeking a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty member who will teach courses in criminal courts, develop new court‑related courses (e.g., appellate advocacy, procedural justice, judicial decision‑making, jurors, international courts), and contribute to curricular growth of the criminal justice major.

Pedagogical responsibilities include teaching the core criminal courts course, mentoring students, and participating in high‑impact practices such as Moot Court, Mock Trial, and service‑learning courses. Candidates will be expected to engage in teaching, scholarship, and service in a manner that supports CSUF’s commitment to excellence, diversity, and inclusion.

• 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.

Applications must include the following materials:

• Cover letter responding to the required qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Research statement.
• Teaching statement.
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies sufficient for initial review).
• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words).
• Three references with contact information.
• Optional: scholarly articles, portfolio, or other materials for further consideration.

Applicants may also provide concrete examples demonstrating how they have embedded diverse perspectives into their teaching, engaged in service activities for a diverse student population, mentored diverse students, or integrated inclusive creative activities. The specific areas are:

All application materials must be received by September 10th, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is August 2027.

The Department of Criminal Justice provides students with an education grounded in theory and evidence‑based research. Its goal is to produce graduates who can address crime in society, whether…