"Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice"

Position Details

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

The Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice at Texas Christian University invites applications at the Assistant or Associate Professor ranks for a position beginning Fall 2026. The primary area of specialization sought is advanced quantitative methodologies; however, specializations in other areas will be considered. The Department seeks a faculty member who can teach a variety of courses and has strong classroom skills.

Preference will be given to candidates who will have completed a Ph.D. in Criminology and/or Criminal Justice and have demonstrated the capacity for excellence in the classroom. TCU is situated in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan area in close proximity to state, local, and federal justice agencies and institutions. The position carries a 3/2 teaching load and includes a competitive salary and benefits.

Department Details

The TCU Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice has 12 full-time faculty members and about 300 undergraduate majors and 200 minors. The Department also houses an online master’s degree and a law enforcement leadership certificate program (LEAD) in which full-time faculty may be invited to teach as an overload. The Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice at TCU is a growing, active network of faculty, students, and community partners with strong research and service ties across the DFW Metroplex.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions

To apply, upload a letter of application, CV, unofficial transcript, and teaching statement to jobs.tcu.edu. Full review of applications begins on October 8th and will continue until the position is filled. All questions regarding the application process may be directed to Human Resources at hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu or 817-257-7790. Questions about the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice may be directed to the search chair, Dr. Kendra Bowen (k.bowen@tcu.edu).