Assistant Professor, Criminology And Criminal Justice

Assistant Professor, Criminology And Criminal Justice

R0009977
Tampa

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at The University of Tampa invites applications for three (3) assistant professors in the areas of criminology and criminal justice, beginning August 2026. The Department offers a B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice and an M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Tenured and tenure-track faculty members have a 3-course per semester teaching load. Upper-division courses are typically capped at 20 students. Faculty members are expected to actively engage in research, provide service to the department, college, and university, as well as advise criminology and criminal justice majors.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.

Qualifications

Teaching will be at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Area of specialization is open, but we are particularly interested in candidates who can support our department's core courses and upper-division electives. Applicants must demonstrate excellent teaching, a clear research agenda, and a publication record. A Ph.D. in Criminology or Criminal Justice (or related discipline) from an accredited institution is required at the time of appointment.

Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Required Attachments

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Copy of graduate transcripts
4. Statement of research interests
5. Teaching philosophy
6. Evidence of teaching effectiveness
7. Names and contact information for at least three academic/professional references