Position Summary
The Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2027.
Detailed Position Information
The Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2027. The substantive area of research is open to scholars whose research focuses on any aspect of violent crime, global or comparative criminology, transnational crime, or related areas of criminological inquiry. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment with a competitive startup package.
The successful candidate must have earned a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related social-behavioral field by the position’s start date. Evidence of methodological strength, research productivity, promise for extramural funding, and interest in graduate student mentoring and collaborative research will be especially valued.
The Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice offers a supportive environment for research, including competitive teaching loads, opportunities for pre-tenure research leave, and generous funding for research activities. For additional information about our department, please visit our website at http://ccj.ua.edu. The University of Alabama has an R1 Carnegie Classification. The University of Alabama, founded in 1831, is the state’s flagship institution with an enrollment of over 40,000 students. For information about working at The University of Alabama see https://careers.ua.edu/.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must have earned a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related social-behavioral field by the position’s start date.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of methodological strength, research productivity, promise for extramural funding, and interest in graduate student mentoring and collaborative research will be especially valued.
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
To apply, candidates should go to https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/AS to complete an online application and upload (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a research statement. References will be requested of finalists. Inquiries about the position should be sent to cjdept@ua.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Alabama is a committed equal opportunity employer.
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