Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position starting Fall of 2022. Suitable applicants must demonstrate the ability to contribute to the research areas of criminal justice and criminology. The areas of specialization are open, but the program is interested in applicants with strengths in the areas of criminal justice, criminology, and crime scene forensics. The Department offers bachelors’ degrees in three disciplines Criminal Justice, Criminology and Forensics Criminology. Candidates must possess teaching experience and a strong willingness to advise and work closely with students.  A Ph.D. in criminal justice or criminology is preferred and proven research potential in these fields is a bonus. An ABD with expected degree completion date within twelve months of the start of the position will be considered. Teaching duties will include four courses per semester.  The candidate will likely be expected to teach introductory courses in criminology and/or criminal justice, research methods in criminal justice and criminology, legal studies, and introductory statistics. They may also be asked to teach courses involving crime scene forensics and/or advise students majoring in criminology with an emphasis on forensic science.

St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence: www.stmarytx.edu/about. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Mary's enrolls approximately 3500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.

For full consideration, applications should be received by October 31; however, completed applications will be considered until the position is filled.  Applications can be submitted at https://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/ with the option to upload all supporting documents electronically.  Along with the employment application please also submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and graduate transcripts.  Three letters of recommendation may be addressed to: Peter Platteborze, Ph.D., DABCC, FAACC, Search Committee Chair, pplatteborze@stmarytx.edu. Additional materials may be requested of select applicants at a later date.  Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.

St. Mary’s University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates apply.