"BCAS- Instructor in Criminology and Criminal Justice - 527772"

Position Summary

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a full-time renewable contract Instructor to begin August 16, 2026.

Detailed Position Information

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a full-time instructor to begin August 16, 2026.

Standard responsibilities include teaching and some department service associated with advising. The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice has a growing faculty and strong Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degree programs. At the undergraduate level, the department’s mission is to equip students to think critically about the causes and consequences of crime and deviance; about evolving issues in the field of criminal justice; about the potential of empirical research to help guide policy development; and about the role social organization plays in the development of knowledge. For additional information about our department, please visit our website at http://cj.ua.edu.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates with a Master’s degree or J.D. are fully eligible, but a Ph.D. in a social science discipline related to the study of crime and justice will receive extra consideration. The ideal candidate will be able to teach a range of undergraduate courses in our Criminology & Criminal Justice major and/or our Cyber Criminology minor.

Preferred Qualifications

A Ph.D. in a social science discipline will receive extra consideration.

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, (3) student evaluations of instruction, (4) course syllabi, and (5) any other evidence of teaching effectiveness you would like to include. In addition, two letters of reference should be sent directly to Search Committee Chair, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Alabama, Box 870320, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0320 or via email to cjdept@ua.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About the Division/College/School

The J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow.

As the largest college at The University, we house over 9,000 students and 1,000 faculty and staff across our 22 departments.

With nationally recognized programs and award-winning faculty, our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and performance venues, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression.

The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical thinking and a lifetime of learning.