Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology (up to 2 positions

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology (up to 2 positions)

Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities.

Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging. SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

• Successful applicants are expected to: have an active research agenda that includes a strong publication record; demonstrate the potential to secure external research funding; teach core courses in the Department's academic degree programs; and demonstrate a commitment to mentoring students.

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related academic field.

• Areas of specialization are open, but preference will be given to candidates with research expertise in policing or juvenile justice and delinquency.

• The faculty positions will be on-site with in-person teaching expectations and research expectations that are consistent with a high-ranking doctoral degree granting department within an R2 university.

Position Information:

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology (up to 2 positions);

Requisition F;
Rank:
Assistant Professor; FLSA status:
Exempt;
Hiring Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience;
Position Category:
Position Type:
Full-Time Tenure Track;
Department:
College of Criminal Justice;
Dept. of Criminal Justice and Criminology;

Location:

Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas .

EEO Statement:
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.