Assistant Professor; Administration of Justice

Position: Assistant Professor (Administration of Justice) (pos#0082009)
Description

Title:

Assistant Professor (Administration of Justice) (UPDATED 4/26/26)

Position Number: 0082009

Hiring Unit:
College of Arts & Sciences, Division of Social Sciences

Location:

UH Hilo

Date Posted:
April 15, 2026

Closing Date:
Continuous recruitment, first review on or about August 28, 2026, and will continue until position is filled.

Salary Information:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Tenure Track:
Tenure Track

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

Temporary/Permanent:
Permanent

Other

Conditions:

Appointment to begin August 2026 or January 2027, pending position clearance and availability of funding.

Position Overview

The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) is a public liberal arts and sciences university on the Island of Hawaii, recognized for its integration of cultural immersion and place-based research that leverages the island's extraordinary geological, biological, and cultural diversity. A comprehensive, regional campus within the ten-campus University of Hawaii system, UH Hilo offers high-quality undergraduate and select postgraduate education, with distinctive strengths in areas such as marine science, geology, astronomy, and Hawaiian language revitalization, while advancing research, scholarship, and creative activity that support community needs, environmental stewardship, Indigenous knowledge systems, and workforce development priorities for the State of Hawaii.

The Department of Administration of Justice at University of Hawaii at Hilo invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Administration of Justice. While the area of specialization is open, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the area of law enforcement. This is an in-residence position. The Department of Administration of Justice offers a BA in Administration of Justice (AJ) that includes a fully online Law Enforcement Cohort Track specifically designed for law enforcement officers, and the Department also offers a Criminal Justice (CJ) certificate.

This tenure-track position is responsible for teaching a broad range of criminal justice courses throughout our programs as well as developing new courses in their area of specialization that meet department needs. Scholarly activities will include conducting research in one's area of expertise and disseminating research findings in reputable publication outlets. Beyond teaching and research, the assistant professor is responsible for mentoring and advising students and providing service to the department, institution, profession, and community.

Duties:

* Teach undergraduate courses, including Intro to Administration of Justice, Crime and Society, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Policing and Punishment, Research Methodology, and other upper division AJ courses as needed.

* Serve on university committees.

* Engage in scholarly activities.

* Provide academic advising to students.

* Engage in periodic assessment activities.

* Participate in department, university, and community service.

Minimum Qualifications:

* A Ph.D. in Criminology or Criminal Justice or closely related social science discipline from an accredited university is required at the time of appointment.

* Demonstrated expertise in the field of criminal justice.

* Strong evidence of research productivity in the field of criminal justice, or clear potential for developing a strong program of research in the field of criminal justice.

* Demonstrated excellence in university-level face-to-face and online instruction.

Desirable

Qualifications:

* Documented excellence in teaching courses listed under Duties.

* Documented excellence in online instruction in various formats, including synchronous, asynchronous, and Hybrid-Flexible models.

* Experience teaching in a multi-cultural setting.

* Applied experience in law enforcement.

* Research focus in the area of law enforcement.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required document. A complete application must include:

* Cover letter addressing ability to perform stated duties and specifically explaining how minimum and desirable qualifications are met

* Current curriculum vita

* Statement of research interests

* Statement of teaching philosophy that includes evidence of successful teaching

* A list of three (3) current references, including mailing address, e-mail, phone number(s) (letters or recommendation may be requested after initial review)

* Academic transcripts (copies of unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birth date on transcript copies. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the…