Assistant Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Assistant Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, a full member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), is seeking applicants for two tenure‑track assistant professor positions. The position will be housed in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The start date is August 2026. A Ph.D. is required, although ABD candidates will also be considered.

Applicants must demonstrate effectiveness in both research and teaching, as well as show potential for securing external funding. All specialization areas will be considered, and we encourage submissions from applicants whose research engages with emerging technologies in criminal justice (e.g., artificial intelligence, cybercrime, predictive policing) or focuses on crime, justice, and punishment in international or transnational contexts (e.g., human trafficking, comparative policing, terrorism and counter terrorism, transnational drug cartels).

The responsibilities include engaging in research publications, writing grant proposals, teaching a 2/2 load, and mentoring and supervising doctoral students. Salary is nationally competitive and commensurate with experience. The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice currently has 17 full‑time faculty members, enrolls about 2,000 majors, and offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Crime Science and Criminal Justice, a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in International Crime and Justice.

• Engage in research publications
• Write grant proposals
• Teach a 2/2 teaching load
• Mentor and supervise doctoral students

• Ph.D. required; ABD candidates considered
• Demonstrated effectiveness in research and teaching
• Potential for securing external funding
• Research in emerging technologies in criminal justice or international/criminal context

Provisional and Current Employees: Create a registered account or log in to Employee Self Service (ESS) if currently employed. Attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, titles, and email addresses of three references. Combine cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Complete the online application, including work history and educational details.

Review of applications will begin on October 19th, 2025 and continue until the positions are filled. For questions, contact Professor Stephen Pires, Search Committee Chair, at sfpires.

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