Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice; COURTS

Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice (COURTS)

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.

California State University, Fullerton is a leading public university known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The university values teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where students, staff, and faculty can thrive.

The Department of Criminal Justice, within the Division of Politics, Administration, and 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.

Pedagogical responsibilities will include teaching a core course on criminal courts, a breadth requirement for criminal justice students. The department desires a candidate who will create new court-related courses in specialized areas, such as appellate advocacy, procedural justice, judicial decision-making, jurors and juries, or international courts. The department is open to other courses relevant to a candidate's specialization. In addition, the department desires a candidate who has an interest in participating in existing, or developing new, high-impact practices for students, such as Moot Court, Mock Trial, and/or service-learning courses.

CSUF faculty are committed teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually mentored projects. Successful candidates would be responsible for engaging in superb teaching, advisement, and mentorship, and undertaking meritorious service at the department, college, university, and community levels. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellence collectively in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in legal studies, law and society, sociology, psychology, or 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 / demonstrated ability to teach criminal courts
• Potential for / demonstrated ability to contribute to curricular growth/development of the criminal justice major
• Potential for /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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Potential for/demonstrated ability to lead existing, or developing new, high impact practices for students.

Application:

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit , choose full-time faculty, search for the position 559725 and provide the following required materials:

• cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications
• curriculum vitae
• research statement
• teaching statement
• graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review)
• candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words)
• a list of three references with relevant contact information

Semi-Finalists must submit three letters of recommendation. Finalists will be asked to have each of their three referents submit a letter of recommendation. Semifinalists and/or finalists may be asked to submit additional materials for further consideration (e.g., scholarly articles, portfolio, etc.).

Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Amy Cass at or call 657‐278‐3437.

Final date to receive applications:

To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by September 10th, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is August 2027.