Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Agency: Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Department: College Of Arts & Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Killeen, Texas

Job Type: Faculty

Salary: Commensurate

Hours: Faculty hours; M-F; hours may vary by assignment

Job Description: Texas A&M University‑Central Texas (TAMUCT) is a growing public university located in Killeen, Texas, in the heart of Central Texas near Fort Hood, Austin, and the Texas Hill Country. TAMUCT is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution serving more than 2,400 primarily adult, military‑affiliated, first‑generation, and transfer students. We pride ourselves on small class sizes, close faculty‑student engagement, and innovative, applied teaching.

The Department of Social Sciences is a collaborative and interdisciplinary academic unit offering degrees in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology, and Anthropology. We are committed to preparing students for diverse career pathways and graduate study through engaged teaching, applied research, and real‑world learning. We invite applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice beginning Fall 2026.

• B.S. in Criminal Justice
• B.A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
• M.S. in Criminal Justice
• M.S. in Homeland Security

We seek a scholar‑teacher who can contribute broadly to the criminal justice curriculum and thrive in an interdisciplinary department. We are especially interested in candidates whose training and research allow them to teach and mentor students across multiple areas of criminal justice, including theory, policy, institutions, and applied practice. Applicants with doctorates in criminal justice, criminology, or closely related social science or policy fields are encouraged to apply, provided their academic background, research, and teaching experience support instruction across the criminal justice curriculum.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Criminal Justice and/or Homeland Security in face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Provide instruction across multiple areas of the CJ curriculum (e.g., criminology, courts, corrections, policing, research methods, policy, or security studies).
• Maintain an active and productive research agenda appropriate to a regional comprehensive university.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including non‑traditional and military‑affiliated learners.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and program growth.

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses relevant to criminal justice or homeland security.
• Evidence of scholarly activity or a developing research agenda.

• Ability to teach multiple areas of the criminal justice curriculum.
• Evidence of effective or innovative teaching.
• Research related to crime, justice, public safety, security, or public policy.
• Experience teaching diverse, adult, first‑generation, or military‑connected students.
• Experience with online, hybrid, or applied learning environments.

To Apply: Please apply directly on our Texas A&M University‑Central Texas Job Site. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, transcripts, and the contact information of three professional references or three letters of reference when applying for this position.

All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.