Assistant Professor of Practice - Criminology

Assistant Professor of Practice - Criminology & Criminal Justice, College for Health, Community and Policy

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 15130

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary

Fixed-termed track faculty members at UTSA are expected to:

1. Teach multiple course sections of undergraduate courses in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
2. Coordinate, administer, and manage the undergraduate internship program including as the instructor of record for the internship course in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. This responsibility includes an emphasis on facilitating professional development experiences for undergraduate students and building and maintaining external relationships with internship partners.
3. Advise and support student success at the undergraduate level by promoting interactions and connections with community stakeholders to fulfill experiential learning and classroom to career initiatives within the department, college and university.

Fall 2026 teaching workload commitments must be met by all faculty at UT San Antonio and are set no less than annually. The typical instructional expectation is teaching 4 courses per semester with a 20% service commitment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field.
• Teaching experience in post-secondary educational settings or equivalent.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience working in the field of criminal justice or a related field.
• Administrative, managerial, or leadership experience.
• Experience with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard).

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:

• Resume/Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter discussing professional and leadership experience
• Teaching Statement
• Transcript of highest degree

Posting Close Date: Open until filled. Priority will be given to applications received by April 20, 2026.