"R0070959 Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice"

The University of Arkansas Little Rock (UA Little Rock) School of Criminal Justice and Criminology invites applications for at least one (1) Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position to begin August 2026. We seek candidates with a PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field. Applicants who are ABD and are close to completion will also be considered, but the PhD should be earned prior to employment.

The area of specialization is open. The position includes teaching in face-to-face and online formats. Candidates are expected to (1) work positively with faculty, staff, students, and the community, (2) teach across all academic programs, (3) conduct and disseminate scholarly research, (4) mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and (5) serve the school, college, university, and community.

About the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology at UA Little Rock: Created in 1972, the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology at UA Little Rock is the flagship criminal justice program in the state. Our mission is to create engaged life-long learners dedicated to improving justice in society. We offer a wide array of educational opportunities to meet all academic levels, including associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Our academic programs prepare students for work in law enforcement, corrections, and juvenile and adult justice agencies, as well as high level research and academic positions. The school is also involved in several grants and contracts. The school has been widely recognized as one of the top online colleges in Criminal Justice for undergraduates and master’s students. For more information about the school, please visit http://ualr.edu/criminaljustice.

The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology is housed in the College of Business, Health, and Human Services (CBHHS), a community of teacher-scholars whose mission is to educate, inspire, and prepare students for fulfilling professional careers, to be life-long learners, and to have a positive impact on the communities they serve. UA Little Rock offers high quality education as one of the South’s leading research engaged universities with one-of-a-kind connections in Arkansas’s thriving capital city. Situated in the heart of Little Rock, UA Little Rock is a metropolitan university that offers a dynamic learning environment where students immerse themselves in the traditional college experience and take advantage of opportunities in both the public and private sectors. The Trojan community is diverse, with more than 9,000 students from all over the world.

Required Qualifications: PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience in multiple modalities (in person, hybrid, online); A research agenda that allows for publication and funding; Experience working on and preparing funded research projects; Experience mentoring or supervising graduate students.

Required Materials: A Purpose Statement that summarizes (a) your interest and fit for the Assistant Professor position (include the position number P00001123), (b) your teaching philosophy, and (c) your research approach and agenda; Curriculum Vita: Names and contact information for three (3) references.

All applicants must submit applications through the UA Little Rock’s online application system. Additional information about this position and application requirements are available on the Human Resources’ website at https://ualr.edu/humanresources/jobs. Official transcripts will be required for hire. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you have any questions about the position, please email Dr. Molly Smith at mesmith8@ualr.edu.