"Assistant Professor (Administration of Justice)"

Assistant Professor (Administration of Justice) UH Hilo, College of Arts & Sciences, position number 82009, tenure-track, full-time, general funds, nine-month appointment to begin approximately January 2026 or September 2026, pending position clearance and availability of funding.

The Department of Administration of Justice at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Administration of Justice. The Department of Administration of Justice offers a BA in Administration of Justice (AJ) and a Criminal Justice (CJ) certificate. Students can complete the AJ major and CJ certificate requirements completely online. The Department also offers in-person sections for about two-thirds of its courses each semester. This is an in-residence position. The successful candidate will be able to teach a broad range of criminal justice courses throughout our curriculum as well as develop new courses in their area of specialization. While the area of specialization is open, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the area of law enforcement.

Duties: Teach undergraduate courses, including Intro to Administration of Justice, Crime and Society, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Policing and Punishment, Research Methodology, and other upper division AJ courses as needed. Serve on university committees. Engage in scholarly activities. Provide academic advising to students. Engage in periodic assessment activities. Participate in department, university, and community service.

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Criminology or Criminal Justice or closely related social science discipline from an accredited university is required at the time of appointment. Demonstrated expertise in the field of criminal justice. Strong evidence of research productivity in the field of criminal justice, or clear potential for developing a strong program of research in the field of criminal justice. Demonstrated excellence in university-level face-to-face and online instruction.

Desirable Qualifications: Documented excellence in teaching courses listed under Duties. Documented excellence in online instruction in various formats, including synchronous, asynchronous, and Hybrid-Flexible models. Experience teaching in a multi-cultural setting. Applied experience in law enforcement. Research focus in the area of law enforcement.

Salary: Commensurate with training and experience.

To Apply: For a complete description, application instructions and to apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaii.edu and search for #0082009 or Assistant Professor, Administration of Justice. Please be sure to review the full job posting before applying. Failure to submit all required documents shall deem an application to be incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Application Deadline: First review begins October 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries: Katherine Young, Youngkat@hawaii.edu