"Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology"

Job Description

Assistant Professor-Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology-Criminal Justice
Southeast Missouri State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202500131-01

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology

Position Summary

Assistant /Associate Professor

Criminal Justice

Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Primary Responsibilities

Southeast Missouri State University (Southeast) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured) of Criminal Justice position to begin August 2026. We seek candidates with an innovative mindset and a PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field.

This is a 10-month tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor; exceptional candidates already holding tenure and at least the rank of associate professor may be considered for hire as an Associate Professor with tenure.

The area of specialization is open, and the position includes teaching in face-to-face and online formats at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate for this position will teach the equivalent of a 12-hour course load per semester in general criminal justice areas, engage in an active research agenda and scholarly productivity within the field of criminal justice or criminology, and participate in academic advising, committee work, public service, and on-campus engagement. Participation in service activities including active participation in recruitment and retention activities is required. Previous faculty experience in higher education is a plus

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or ABD (with Ph.D. by August 2026) in criminology, criminal justice, or related field. Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified university.
• Evidence of or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in higher education.
• Ability to teach in multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, online).
• Demonstrated research agenda that allows for publication.
• Demonstrated experience or potential in on-campus engagement.
• Demonstrated experience or potential in public service and outreach.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

As a public regional university with a graduate mission, Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate and graduate education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and SEMO Online. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention, and degree completion.

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to complete applications received by January 9, 2026. The position is slated to start August 1, 2026.

Required Information: To apply, submit the following items online by clicking on the position for which you wish to apply and then clicking on the Apply button at the top of the page:

• Cover letter of interest addressing position qualifications.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts required when an offer of employment is accepted).
• Names and contact information for three professional references.

Additional Information

Departmental Information: The Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology at Southeast houses undergraduate degree programs (BS) in both Criminal Justice and Social Work; undergraduate minors in Criminology & Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology; an undergraduate certificate program in Law Enforcement; and a graduate degree (MS) in Criminal Justice. Several programs are available fully online, and the department strongly supports Prior Learning Credit (PLC) and experiential learning. More information regarding the Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology can be found at https://semo.edu/cjsws/.

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