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 must 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

Required:

• PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related social science field (ABDs considered if expected completion is before June 1, 2027)
• Legally able to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)

Preferred:

• 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