Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

West Texas A&M University - Canyon, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Canyon, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice at West Texas A&M University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice for the Fall of 2025. West Texas A&M University offers a quality liberal arts education at the undergraduate and graduate levels to the student body through face-to-face and online venues. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to add to the department's core areas of corrections, policing, and courts. This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position. The successful candidate will teach a full course load of 9 credit hours per semester. The teaching load will consist of teaching advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses. The undergraduate teaching will be a mix of online as well as face-to-face. Other responsibilities include advising students, maintaining an active research agenda that results in peer-reviewed publications, and participating in departmental, college, and university service.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full course load of 9 credit hours per semester.
• Teach advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
• Advise students.
• Maintain an active research agenda that results in peer-reviewed publications.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field is required.
• Candidates who are ABD will be considered but must have a Ph.D. by the start of the appointment.

Nice-to-haves

• A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts environment.
• Teaching experience at the university level.
• Experience in online teaching and online course development.
• Publication in academic journals and ongoing research that is likely to result in publications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans.
• Additional health and lifestyle programs.
• Optional retirement savings opportunities.
• Access to paid leave programs.
• 13-15 paid holidays each year.