Position Title:Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology (up to 3 positions)
Requisition:F
Rank:Assistant Professor
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type:Full-Time Tenure Track
College:College of Criminal Justice
Department:Dept of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Open Date:08/09/2024
Quicklink:Contact Name:Andia Azimi
Title:Search Committee Chair
Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas
Contact Email:Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:The successful candidate is expected to teach core courses in the Department's academic degree programs, have an active research agenda that includes potential for a strong publication record, and a commitment to mentoring of students.
Educational Requirements for the Position:Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related academic field.
Experience Required for the Position:Preferred area(s) of specialization are Policing, Juvenile Justice & Delinquency, or Corrections with primary consideration given to candidates who demonstrate the capacity to work with agencies and contribute to the Department's educational missions, research productivity requirements, and service activities.
Special Instructions Summary:To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online at: and should include a letter of interest, a current vita, teaching philosophy, statement of research interests and goals, and the names and contact information for a minimum of three references addressed to: Dr. Andia Azimi, Search Committee Chair, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas .
Review of materials will continue until the search is completed.
Open Until Filled:Yes
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
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