Assistant Professor, Criminology And Criminal Justice - Generalist

Assistant Professor, Criminology And Criminal Justice -
Generalist

R0011187

Tampa

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Position Details

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at The
University of Tampa invites applications for an assistant professor
in the areas of criminology and criminal justice, beginning August
2027. The Department offers a B.S. in Criminology and Criminal
Justice and an M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Tenured
and tenure-track faculty members have a 3-course per semester
teaching load. Upper-division courses are typically capped at 20
students. Faculty members also are expected to actively engage in
research, provide service to the department, college, and
university, as well as advise criminology and criminal justice
majors.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive,
residentially based private institution of 11,500 undergraduate and
graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a
beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent
to Tampa's dynamic central business district, a growing, vibrant,
diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 24
consecutive years of enrollment growth, UT boasts 300 student
organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and most
of the world's countries, and a "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and
World Report.

Qualifications

Teaching will be at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Area
of specialization is open, but we are particularly interested in
candidates who can support our department's core courses and
upper-division electives. Applicants must demonstrate excellent
teaching, a clear research agenda, and a publication record. A
Ph.D. in Criminology or Criminal Justice (or related discipline)
from an accredited institution is required at the time of
appointment.

Review of applications will begin on November 13, 2026 and
continue until the position is filled.

Required Attachments

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Copy of graduate transcripts

4. Statement of research interests

5. Teaching philosophy

6. Evidence of teaching effectiveness

7. Names and contact information for at least three
academic/professional references

Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to
your application. If more than five (5) documents are required,
please combine any additional documents into a single
attachment so that you may continue through the application
process.

Additional Information

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational
experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a
strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring
commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator
Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to
learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study,
including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business,
Natural and Health Sciences, and Social Sciences, Mathematics, and
Education, 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral
programs.

The College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education offers
rigorous, high-quality undergraduate curricula in Actuarial
Science, Computer Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Data
Science, Education, History, International Studies, Mathematics,
Political Science, Psychology, and Applied Sociology. Graduate
programs include a M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a
M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, a M.Ed. in Educational
Leadership, and a M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology. Our
faculty are excellent teachers and scholars who engage their
students both in and out of the classroom. Our college continually
fosters relationships with governmental, not-for-profit, and
community organizations in the greater Tampa Bay region to provide
students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer,
or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each
department also offers study abroad courses that students can take
for credit toward their degree. For more information, see http://www.ut.edu/socialsciencesmathematicsandeducation/.

The faculty and administrators in CSSME, along with professional
staff across the University, will provide meaningful support for
your teaching and scholarship as elements of your personal and
career development. We encourage you to grow professionally, and we
support a healthy work-life integration to nurture that growth. The
vision of the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and
Education is "Empowering learners to make a difference." All
candidates are expected to contribute to the diversity of our
curriculum and community. We are searching for teacher-scholars who
will serve as mentors for our diverse student body, and who have a
demonstrated commitment to the academic success of all
students.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated
to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the
basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national
origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status,
or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa
recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students,
faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity.
The University invites applications from underrepresented groups
and those who have academic experiences with diverse
populations.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The
University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required
for this position at time of application submission. Once your
application has been submitted, no changes may be made. Required
documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom
of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing
through the application. Note: A maximum of five (5)
documents may be attached to your application. If more than five
(5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents
into a single attachment so that you may continue through the
application process.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background
check.

To apply, visit https://utampa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Faculty/job/Tampa/Assistant-Professor--Criminology-and-Criminal-Justice---Generalist_R0011187-1.

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