Assistant Professor- School of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor- School of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Job Posting Number

202459TTL

Job Location

San Marcos

Department

School of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Position Description

The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Texas State University invites applicants for TWO full-time (nine-month) tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2025.

Responsibilities include high-quality research, undergraduate and graduate level teaching, and university, professional, and community service.

This position is subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related field prior to start date; those who hold a J.D. only will not be considered

• Evidence of peer-reviewed publication

Preferred Qualifications

• Potential for high-quality and sustained scholarly productivity
• Potential for seeking and/or securing external grant funding
• Evidence of effective teaching that serves School needs
• Potential to collaborate with CJ agencies

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49367

Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and proceed as required.

To ensure full consideration please submit the following by September 30, 2024 :

(1) Cover letter that addresses all required and preferred qualifications,
(2) Curriculum vitae
(3) Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)

Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Lucia Summers, Search Committee Chair, at lsummers@txstate.edu .

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Proposed Start Date

Fall 2025

Posting Date

09/06/2024

Evaluation of Applications Begins

Immediately

Full Consideration Date:

09/30/2024

Close Date

09/30/2024

Open Until Filled?

No

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verification including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verification, reference checks, and employment eligibility verification.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49367
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)

Optional Documents

1. DD 214/DD1300
2. Veteran's Preference

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, or related field or ABD with anticipated completion prior to start date?
   • Yes, I have a Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, or related field.
   • Yes, ABD with anticipated completion prior to start date.
   • No.
2. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • InsightintoDiversity.com
   • Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
   • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
   • Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
3. * Please Specify: (enter 'NA' if not applicable)
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America?
   • Yes.
   • No.
6. * Do you now or in the future will you require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States of America?
   • Yes.
   • No.