Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology – Tenure-Track

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

F00586P

Classification Title

Assistant Professor

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology –
Tenure-Track

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and
opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative
by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public
universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit
university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American
students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience,
and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of
its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation,
Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public
university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter
College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways.
The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in
100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and
first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and
institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s
interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises
address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146
universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation,
an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research
institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the
last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an
indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than
$2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s
vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded
programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto
Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute
that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive
media and media entrepreneurship.

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in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person,
online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair
or Dean.

Department

Criminal Justice & Criminology

College

Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Campus

Atlanta

Position Type

Full Time Faculty

Posting Type

Internal/External

About the Department

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Georgia State
University’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies is nationally
recognized for its innovative research, teaching, and service in
criminology, criminal justice, and related policy areas. Located in
downtown Atlanta, the department leverages its proximity to major
justice agencies and research institutions to engage with pressing
local and national issues in crime and justice policy. Offering
degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, as well
as minors in Criminal Justice and Digital Criminology, the
department prepares students to advance the public good through
evidence-based practice and leadership. Faculty are deeply involved
in cutting-edge research and public service initiatives, working
closely with federal, state, and local partners, and leading major
centers such as the Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Research Group and
the Leadership Development Institute of Georgia. The department
also houses two peer-reviewed journals, including Criminal
Justice Review and International Criminal Justice
Review, and plays a key role in university-wide research
collaborations and digital learning initiatives, ensuring that
students and scholars alike are equipped to shape the future of
justice policy and practice.

Position Description

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Georgia State
University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant
Professor positions beginning August 2027.

The primary areas of focus for one position are disparities in the
criminal justice system, and/or violence and victims. The primary
areas of focus for the other position are cybersecurity,
cybercrime, and AI; law enforcement; and/or criminal justice
policy. For both positions, candidates should demonstrate the
ability to conduct rigorous empirical research.

These are nine-month appointments and include undergraduate and
graduate teaching in both in-person and online formats (with the
possibility of summer teaching), and graduate student
mentoring.

Required Experience

Required Education

! A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or substantively
relevant field of study is required. ABDs may apply, but degree
must be in hand by the start of employment. A J.D. alone is not
sufficient for these positions.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

University teaching experience, a demonstrated record of research
and publication, and capacity for securing external funding for
research are preferred. We especially welcome candidates with a
strong interdisciplinary research orientation across the Andrew
Young School, including in Policy Analytics, Urban Policy, and
Computational Social Science.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Salary

TBD

Search Chair Contact info

Dr. William Sabol, wsabol@gsu.edu

Departmental contact for assistance

Alex Nguyen, anguyen64@gsu.edu

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

2

Desired Start Date

08/01/2027

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

10/29/2026

Review of Applications Begins

10/30/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Interested individuals should submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a
letter of interest that includes research interests and experience;
a statement of teaching philosophy, experience andeffectiveness,
and any relevant service activities, (3) teaching
evaluations.

ABD applicants should include a detailed update on their
dissertation progress.

Please note: The names and contact information provided in the
application should be for three persons who have agreed to provide
letters of recommendation.

Apply at:

https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/7402

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with
regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits
discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, or protected veteran status.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26
institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountabillity, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community
member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and
Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and
can be found on-line at

https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board
Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line
at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653
.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
• Philosophy of Teaching/Teaching Portfolio
• Teaching Evaluations

Optional Documents