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: Part Time

Position Information

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

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

College for Health, Community, and Policy

The mission of the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP) is to develop solutions to affect change for complex social issues to improve the well-being of communities and the world. We aim to accomplish this mission through exceptional education, creation, and dissemination of knowledge, and partnership with communities and institutions from local to global. Hcap.utsa.edu

Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice

The mission of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is to engage in research, education and service to students, practitioners, policymakers and the community. This mission is accomplished by creating and disseminating knowledge and partnering with all communities and institutions to address complex social problems.

Salary Range: Up to $52,900/9-month contract, with separate internship appointment in summer semester, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications

Job Type: 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. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.