Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice System

The Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for two full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing positions beginning August 16, 2027 at the rank of Assistant Professor with research and teaching interests related to US criminal justice systems broadly defined. These positions support the Crime and Justice component of our program in Criminology & Law.

We seek scholars who study the practice and implementation of criminal and/or juvenile justice systems, for example, local, state, and/or Federal law enforcement, courts, sentencing and/or corrections, capital punishment, juvenile programming and prevention. Applicant research programs can emphasize theory development, methodological applications (quantitative, qualitative and/or mixed), and/or policy analysis (including program evaluation).

We seek applicants whose records show commitment to rigorous scholarship with the promise of external funding, as well as excellence in teaching. The ability to contribute significantly to graduate education and the mentoring of graduate students is highly desirable. Advanced assistant professors are welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach in their topical areas of interest and one or more of our required courses, which include research methods, criminological theory, and/or advanced principles of criminal justice. At the graduate level, successful applicants may also be able to teach required courses in our quantitative methods sequence or a criminal justice process course in addition to their area of interest.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Florida, a top-ranked public research institution, offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support employees’ health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Life insurance, long-term disability, accident, and illness insurance.
Retirement savings and investment options with employer contributions.
Generous paid time includes vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, personal holidays, and winter break.
8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave.
Access to wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
Discounts for on-campus and off-campus activities and services

Applications will be reviewed beginning October 20, 2026
, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

Ph.D. in Criminology or Criminal Justice, Sociology or a relevant social science field by date of hire.

• Evidence of rigorous scholarship and the potential to obtain external funding
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and the ability to mentor graduate students
• Ability to contribute to diverse theoretical viewpoints and open academic exchanges through scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service