Assistant Professor (Justice Studies)

Job Title

Assistant Professor (Justice Studies)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Department Of Justice Studies

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The position is a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Justice Studies at Prairie View A&M University. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be for candidates who can teach courses across the curriculum and programs offered in the department. Additionally, the candidate is expected to engage in scholarly research (e.g., publish peer-reviewed journal articles, scholarly books, seeking external grants, etc.), and engage in professional service at the university and within the discipline.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Teach classes face-to-face or online as assigned by the Department Head.
• Deliver class content in a receptive manner to meet course objectives.
• Create and post course syllabi to make it accessible to students.
• Ensure the course readings and assignments are directly related to the course descriptions.
• Grade assignments and/or provide feedback in a timely manner.
• Submit final grades by the university deadlines.
• Mentor students on research projects.
• Publish research in scholarly outlets (e.g., peer-reviewed journals, scholarly books with an academic press, etc.).
• Serve on committees as assigned by the Department Head.
• Serve on dissertation committees of students in the department's Ph.D. program.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice or a closely related field. Applicants with only a J.D. will not be considered.
• At least one year of undergraduate teaching experience.
• A.B.D. will be considered conferral of degree by 8/1/2026.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two plus years of teaching.
• Research portfolio that includes peer reviewed publications and some experience applying for external research funding.
• Mentoring and assessment of student learning.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
• Participate in institutional service roles including department/college/university committees.

Other Requirements:

• Seek external funding for research projects.
• Engage in appropriate service in the discipline and community.

Required Attachments:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter