"Assistant Professor/Instructor of Criminal Justice"

Franciscan University, founded in 1946 by friars of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Province of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis of Penance, is one of the nation’s premier Catholic universities, integrating excellent academic programs with a dynamic faith environment to serve 2,500 students from all 50 states and 17 countries on campus and an additional 1,000 students online. Franciscan University is one of 18 faithfully Catholic universities in the U.S. endorsed by the Cardinal Newman Society.

The Criminal Justice Program seeks a non-tenure track Assistant Professor or Instructor to commence the Spring term of 2026. Rank is commensurate with degree and experience. The option for a transition to tenure track status for the position will be evaluated after one year of service and will be dependent upon terminal degree completion. Faculty at Franciscan are expected to advise and mentor students; to assist in the moderatorship of clubs and organizations; to actively participate in recruitment efforts for both undergraduate and graduate programs and to be active players in the department’s Center for Criminal Justice, Law and Ethics.

The ideal candidate possesses a PhD in an aligned field or other degree dependent on curricular offerings. Faculty teach a 4-course load and engage in scholarship that compliments both the department and university. Faculty need adhere to the tenets of our Judeo-Christian heritage and advance the mission of Franciscan University of Steubenville.

To apply, please submit:

• a letter of application
• curriculum vitae
• evidence of teaching effectiveness, including evaluations if available
• a statement of teaching philosophy
• a statement addressing personal and professional fit with the mission of Franciscan University
• three letters of reference
• official transcripts

All materials must be submitted electronically to Dr. Charles Nemeth, via nhough@franciscan.edu. Review of completed applications will continue until the position is filled. For additional information, see franciscan.edu/assistant-professor-instructor-of-criminal-justice/

Franciscan University of Steubenville is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.