Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Job Description
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to begin Fall 2026.
TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/.
This is a 9-month tenure-track faculty position (with reduced course load and a start-up research package). Primary duties will include teaching undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses; conducting research; and mentoring students. A reduced load (2-2 for the first 2 years plus research funds and conference travel money) is provided to new hires to allow them to focus on conducting research and publishing in scholarly journals. Duties also include serving on departmental, college, university, and professional committees as well as mentoring students. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
The Program in Criminal Justice is housed within the Department of Social Sciences, which is within the College of Arts and Sciences. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.tamiu.edu/coas/dss/index.shtml.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Criminal Justice or a related field. Candidates who are ABD will also be considered but must have earned their degree before August 16, 2026. All specializations will be considered but preference will be given to those with expertise in cybersecurity, geospatial analysis, and/or qualitative research methods. We strongly encourage candidates with strong research skills, strong teaching skills, strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals or the potential to publish in top scholarly journals, and the potential for or prior experience with seeking and/or securing external grant funding.
We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.
Application Process
The first review of applications will be 10/19/2025. The completed employment application must include:
- Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree
- Names and contact information of three current professional references
Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/. For more information, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Brittany Hood, at brittany.hood@tamiu.edu.