Assistant or Associate Professor, Criminal Justice

• Teaches a 3/4 course load of undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple modalities
• Engages in meaningful and evolving research in the field of Criminology and/or Criminal Justice
• Engages in service activities within the department, university, and the broader community
• Mentors and collaborates with students
• Contributes to the ongoing development of curriculum in the degree programs

EEO/AA

• The individual(s) selected will have earned a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, and Society; or a related field from a regionally accredited university by the time of the job offer (a Juris Doctorate alone will not suffice as a terminal degree for this position).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialization is open, but preference will be given to individuals who have taught the program’s undergraduate required criminal justice core courses, as well as expand the criminal justice course offerings of the department
• At least two years prior full-time university experience in an Assistant Professor position
• Taught multiple modalities
• A documented, clear research agenda
• Evidence of ongoing scholarly activities

To be fully considered, the candidate must submit:

• A cover letter detailing interest in the position in the Criminal Justice Program at the University of Houston-Downtown
• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial graduate transcripts
• Names and contact information for three professional references

The University:

Located in the heart of Harris County and the Houston metroplex, the University of Houston-Downtown is a public university that serves the fourth largest city and one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation. UHD offers bachelor's degrees in 44 areas of study and nine master's degrees. Current enrollment is approximately 15,000 students, making UHD the second largest member institution in the University of Houston System. UHD is a federally designated Hispanic and Minority Serving University. More than 50 percent of the University's students identify as Hispanic or Latinx while Black students comprise the University's second largest learning population. For 2021 and for a third consecutive year, UHD was awarded the Insight Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.

The College: 

The College of Public Service (CPS) has two departments: Criminal Justice & Social Work and Urban Education. The college offers four bachelor's degrees and two master's degrees. The college is within walking distance of major police agencies, correctional facilities, and county, state, and federal courts. Additionally, the CPS maintains relationships with key social service providing organizations that serve the greater Houston area.   

The Department: 

The Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work offers degree plans leading to the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice, the Master of Science in Criminal Justice, and the Bachelor of Social Work degrees. The department recently added an innovative graduate-level Applied Corrections Certificate that draws on the combined strengths of the criminal justice and the social work faculty of the department.   

The Program:   

The Department employs 18 full-time criminal justice faculty members (14 tenured and tenure-track and 4 lecturers). The criminal justice programs serve traditional and non-traditional student populations with diverse backgrounds and professional interests. Students in criminal justice have opportunities to join academic and professional student organizations, learn from adjunct professors who currently hold leadership and practitioner positions in the criminal justice system, and engage in high-impact learning opportunities like:  service-learning internships, and work with faculty on research projects.  

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.