Clinical Faculty - Criminology

Clinical Faculty
- Criminology

The Department of Culture, Society and Justice at the University of Idaho invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Criminology, a full-time, non-tenure track position starting in August of 2026. While this position will primarily be expected to contribute to online course delivery for the University of Idaho, this position will also be expected to teach one course per semester on the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls.

All areas of specialization will be considered, but we are particularly seeking areas that complement our current course offerings and department strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to teach core service courses offered in our Master of Sciences degree in criminology and our undergraduate degree program in criminology (e.g., Introduction to Criminology, Justice Institutions, Criminological Theory, Research Methods in Criminology, and/or Justice Policy Issues).

Faculty are also encouraged to teach in their specialty areas within criminology and contribute to areas such as internship supervision and mentorship and advising of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The standard teaching load is a 3/4 (seven classes per academic year).

Position Responsibilities

Teaching & Advising - 84%

Scholarship & Creative Activity - 0%

Outreach & Extension - 8%

University Service & Leadership - 8%

Qualifications

Minimum Education /Degree Required
- Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications
- Masters in criminology, criminal justice, law & society, or a closely related field. Experience developing and/or teaching criminology courses.

Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, law & society, or a closely related field (a JD does not meet the minimum educational requirements for this position). Experience teaching online courses;
Evidence of teaching effectiveness at a college or university.

Posting Information

Posting Date - 04/08/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
- Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
- Position remains open until filled, but applications received by May 10, 2026 will receive priority review. Applicant materials must include all of the following:
1) current curriculum vita
2) letter of application that directly addresses your qualifications for the position, including all required and any preferred qualifications
3) teaching philosophy
4) three confidential letters of recommendation should be emailed directly to csj. Recommenders must include applicant's name and job's posting number in the subject line. Questions about this position can be sent to Search Chair, Brian Wolf: bwolf

Applicant Resources - https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-resources

Background Check Statement
- Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement
- The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

- No

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