"Assistant Professor - Criminology & Criminal Justice Program"

Assistant Professor - Criminology & Criminal Justice Program

Company:
Indiana State University

Job Location:
Terre Haute, 47809-9989

Category:
Criminal Justice

Type:
Full-Time

Required Relevant Education & Experience:
Candidates are required to have a doctorate, with strong preference given to those with a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related discipline, or JD/Ph.D. in Law. ABDs with confirmed completion date prior to start of employment will be considered. Candidates with a JD alone will not be considered.

About the Institution:
Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.

Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the "Fighting Sycamores," fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.

Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.

Position Details:
The School of Criminology and Security Studies (SCSS) at Indiana State University welcomes applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in its Criminology & Criminal Justice program. The position will begin August 1, 2026.

Indiana State University is a comprehensive institution of higher education with approximately 8,000 students. The School of Criminology and Security Studies is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and has three major programs: Criminology and Criminal Justice, Cybercriminology and Security Studies, and Intelligence Analysis. The School offers bachelor's and master's degrees in both on-campus and online programs, and enrollments have risen to over 600 undergraduate and graduate students. The Criminology and Criminal Justice program itself has over 450 undergraduate and graduate students. The School has a long-term partnership with the Indiana Department of Correction for technical support and training and provides consulting and training services for criminal justice agencies, and technical support for cooperative programs with practitioners through its Institute of Criminology. The School has modern classroom facilities including a crime lab, cyber lab, and "smart rooms" for interactive video and computer instruction. Also, our programs offer internship opportunities, including four internal investigative units that provide hands-on experiences for our students. The Criminology and Criminal Justice program is multidisciplinary with emphases broadly defined as: (1) criminal justice systems, including policing and corrections; (2) law and society; and (3) the nature of crime and delinquency. More information is available through the School website at https://indianastate.edu/academics/colleges/arts-sciences/scss.

Qualification and Duties: Candidates are required to have a doctorate, with strong preference given to those with a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related discipline, or JD/Ph.D. in Law. ABDs with confirmed completion date prior to start of employment will be considered. Candidates with a JD alone will not be considered.It is preferred that the successful candidate has an interest in teaching law-related courses, as well as other criminal justice systems classes in the curriculum, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and in both on-campus and online formats. The successful candidate will eventually have an opportunity to develop new courses based on their areas of specialty. The typical teaching load for faculty members who remain productive scholars is 3 courses per semester. Summer teaching opportunities are also possible for those who are interested. The successful candidate will also be required to provide evidence of an active or developing research agenda. Professional experience in a culturally diverse environment is also desirable.

Indiana State University is located in Terre Haute, situated in west-central Indiana. The seat of Vigo County, Terre Haute has approximately 60,000 residents and serves as a retail, healthcare, manufacturing, service, and cultural hub for the 16 counties in the Wabash Valley region of Indiana and Illinois. Terre Haute is home to three colleges in addition to Indiana State University (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, St. Mary of the Woods College, and Ivy Tech Community College). The median home price in Terre Haute is approximately $156,000.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit your application materials by February 15, 2026. Candidates should apply online at https://jobs.indstate.edu/postings/54652. Follow the link "Apply For This Posting". Attach the following to the applicant tracking system:

1. Cover letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Doctoral Transcript (official transcripts will be required prior to campus interview)
4. Writing sample
5. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available)
6. Statement of teaching philosophy
7. Contact information for three professional references. Arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted as part of the online application process. Please note that the references you provide on your application will receive a notification request for a recommendation letter immediately.

Inquiries may be directed to:
Dr. Shannon Barton, Chair, Criminology Search Committee,
Indiana State University, School of Criminology & Security Studies,
240 Holmstedt Hall - 620 Chestnut Street
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809
(812) 237-8332 [voice]; (812) 237-2407 [fax]
E-mail to: Shannon.Barton@indstate.edu

Job Summary:
The School of Criminology and Security Studies (SCSS) at Indiana State University welcomes applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in its Criminology & Criminal Justice program. The position will begin August 1, 2026.