Assistant Professor - Public Health and Criminal Justice

About the Role

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning September 1, 2027. We seek applicants with a research specialization at the intersection of public health and criminal justice or in corrections. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct and publish research, and perform service to the department, university, and discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in criminology and criminal justice
• Conduct research and publish in academic outlets (e.g., university presses, scholarly journals)
• Participate in service to the department, university, and discipline

Qualifications

• PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related social science field (ABDs considered if completion by June 1, 2027)

Preferred Qualifications

• Research background in corrections or public health and criminal justice
• Previous experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in criminology and criminal justice
• Publication record commensurate with career stage
• Experience or potential for engaging in service to the department, university, and discipline

Department Information

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers BA degrees, minors in Law and Legal Studies (LLS) and Forensic Applications of Science and Technology (FAST), and two MA degrees. It supports approximately 700 student majors with active student organizations. The department fosters an academic environment promoting faculty intellectual and professional development. More information: www.uta.edu/criminology.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington, a Carnegie R-1 institution, serves over 42,000 students in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, UTA ranks highly for diversity, veteran support, and graduate salaries. It contributes $29 billion annually to Texas’ economy and is expanding with initiatives like UTA West and the RISE 100 faculty recruitment program.

Application Instructions

Submit the following via https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/34739:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Research Statement
• Teaching Philosophy
• 3 Reference Letters

Optional: Work Samples, Course/Teaching Evaluations. Review begins October 1, 2026, and continues until filled. Questions to Dr. James Kelsay, Search Committee Chair: James.kelsay@uta.edu.