Criminology and Criminal Justice Assistant Professor – Tenure Track – 524589
Alabama, United States
Arts and Sciences
Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty
Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Closing at: Aug 1 2025 at 22:55 CDT
Department/Organization
204651 – Criminal Justice/Sociology
Rank
Assistant Professor
Position Summary
The Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice at The University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-line Assistant Professor.
Detailed Position Information
The area of specialization is open. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree prior to the start date. Candidates should have an established research agenda and the potential to secure external funding. We especially seek applications from candidates who would bring new experiences and research perspectives to the department and who have demonstrated an ability to teach, mentor, and recruit all types of students.
The Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice has a growing, research active faculty, strong Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs, and plans to offer a Ph.D. program in the near future. The University of Alabama has an R1 Carnegie Classification. The department provides ample support for high caliber research, including a competitive teaching load, an opportunity for pre-tenure research leave, and generous support for conducting and presenting research. For additional information about our department, please visit our website at http://cj.ua.edu.
To apply, candidates should go to https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/AS to complete an online application and upload (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a research statement. References will be requested of finalists. Inquiries about the position should be sent to cjdept@ua.edu.
Review of applications will begin September 30, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates must possess a doctoral degree prior to start date. Candidates should have an established research agenda and the potential to secure external funding.