Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Poli Sci & Criminal Justice

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice at West Texas A&M University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice for the Fall of 2024. West Texas A&M University offers a quality liberal arts education at the undergraduate and graduate levels to a diverse student body through face-to-face and online venues. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to add to the department’s core areas of corrections, policing, and courts.

This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position. The successful candidate will teach a full course load of 9 credit hours per semester. The teaching load will consist of teaching advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses. The undergraduate teaching will be a mix of online as well as face-to-face. Other responsibilities include advising students, maintaining an active research agenda that results in peer-reviewed publications, and participating in departmental, college, and university service.   

Required Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field is required. A Juris Doctorate or terminal master’s degree will not be considered for this position. Candidates who are ABD will be considered and are strongly encouraged to apply. However, a Ph.D. is required by the start of the appointment. The specialization area is open, but the successful candidate will be expected to teach various courses.   

Preferred Qualifications

A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts environment

Teaching experience at the university level

Experience in online teaching and online course development

Ability to teach research methods

Publication in academic journals and ongoing research that is likely to result in publications

Candidates for the position should apply through the campus Human Resources website (https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WTAMU_External ). Please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Statement of teaching philosophy;
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate).

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page before continuing through the application. Please use the "Upload" button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .

Candidates should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the search committee.  Letters of recommendations should be submitted electronically ([email protected]) or mailed to: Dr. Brandon Bang, Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice, WTAMU Box 60807, Canyon, TX 79016-0001.

Review of applications will begin February 1st and will continue until the position is filled.

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

West Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Reed Welch, Head

Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice

[email protected]

(806) 651-2433

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.