Clinical Faculty - Criminology/PEI
Location: Twin Falls, Off Campus Location - Remote-Idaho
This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position starting in August 2026. The position primarily contributes to online course delivery for the University of Idaho and includes teaching one course per semester on the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls. The successful candidate will also teach one course per year to incarcerated students in Idaho as part of the Prison Education Initiative (PEI) program.
About the Role
The Department of Culture, Society and Justice seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor of Criminology. All areas of specialization will be considered, but preference will be given to those that complement current course offerings and department strengths. The standard teaching load is a 3/4 (seven classes per academic year).
Teaching & Advising: 84% | Outreach & Extension: 8% | University Service & Leadership: 8%
Responsibilities
- Teach core service courses in the Master of Sciences degree in criminology and the undergraduate degree program in criminology (e.g., Introduction to Criminology, Justice Institutions, Criminological Theory, Research Methods in Criminology, and/or Justice Policy Issues).
- Teach in specialty areas within criminology.
- Contribute to internship supervision, mentorship, and advising of students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Teach one course per year to incarcerated students as part of the Prison Education Initiative (PEI).
Requirements
- Master’s in criminology, criminal justice, law & society, or a closely related field (required at time of hire).
- Experience developing and/or teaching criminology courses.
- Certification to teach incarcerated students (obtained soon after hire).
- Willingness to teach incarcerated students.
Qualifications
- Preferred: Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, law & society, or a closely related field (a JD does not meet the minimum educational requirements).
- Experience teaching online courses.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness at a college or university.
Pay
Advertised pay range: $60,100 or higher, commensurate with experience.