Assistant Professor - School of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Assistant Professor - School of Criminal Justice and
Criminology

Job Posting Number: 2027031TTL

Position Description

The School of Criminal
Justice and Criminology at Texas State
University invites applicants for up to two full-time
(nine-month) tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of
Assistant Professor to begin in Fall
2027. Responsibilities include high-quality research, undergraduate and graduate level teaching, and university, professional, and community service. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience. The selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check and provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities. All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• Earned (or anticipate earning by the beginning of the Fall 2027

semester) a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related field; those who hold only a JD will not be considered.

• Evidence or potential of peer-reviewed publication and ability

to sustain publication productivity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have strong methodological/analytic skills.
• Can contribute to the growth and versatility of the School's

undergraduate and graduate programs.

• Have potential for seeking and/or securing external grant

funding.

• Have evidence of effective teaching.
• Demonstrate a commitment to service and student

mentorship.

Full Consideration Date:

Close Date:

Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58514"">https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58514

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9903787"">https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58514 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr.,
J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful
Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the
Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over
50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San
Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your

first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many

more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly

resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a

variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks

offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and

voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

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