"Tenure-Track Assistant Professor"

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, a full member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), is seeking applicants for two tenure-track assistant professor positions. The position will be housed in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The start date is August 2026. A Ph.D. is required, although ABD candidates will also be considered. Applicants must demonstrate effectiveness in both research and teaching, as well as show potential for securing external funding. All specialization areas will be considered, and we encourage submissions from applicants whose research engages with emerging technologies in criminal justice (e.g., artificial intelligence, cybercrime, predictive policing) or focuses on crime, justice, and punishment in international or transnational contexts (e.g., human trafficking, comparative policing, terrorism and counterterrorism, transnational drug cartels). The responsibilities include engaging in research publications, writing grant proposals, teaching a 2/2 load, and mentoring and supervising doctoral students. Salary is nationally competitive and commensurate with experience. The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice currently has 17 full-time faculty members, enrolls about 2,000 majors, and offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Crime Science and Criminal Justice, a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in International Crime and Justice.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 535921 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a (1) letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) the names, titles, and email addresses of three references. Individuals identified as references will be contacted directly by FIU. Candidates should upload all application materials as individual attachments. Review of applications will begin on October 19th, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled. If you have any questions, please contact Professor Stephen Pires, Search Committee Chair, at sfpires@fiu.edu.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.