Boren Fellowship for Critical Language Study

The Boren Fellowship supports graduate students who are U.S. citizens and who want to pursue language study in non-traditional regions and countries for a minimum of six months. Applicants also have the option to add a self-designed research component. As alumni, Boren Fellows are committed to public service, working in federal positions.

The Boren Fellowship funds language study and research proposals by U.S. graduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests. It provides up to $25,000 for 25-52 weeks and up to an additional $5,000 for domestic language study during the summer preceding the overseas portion. This is entirely optional but may be useful preparation for Boren Fellows whose overseas program requires they arrive at their overseas location with strong language skills.

Eligible regions include Africa, South Asia, East and Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and former Soviet Republics, Latin America, and the Middle East. Boren Fellowships MAY NOT be used for study in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.

In addition to self-designed study programs in eligible countries, the Boren Awards program offers two regional language initiatives. These include domestic and overseas study:

  • African Flagship Languages Initiative (AFLI) to study French, Swahili, Akan/Twi, Wolof, or Zulu;
  • Southeast Asian Flagship Languages Initiative (SEAFLI) to study either Indonesian, Thai, or Vietnamese

Information Sessions
Learn more and register for an upcoming session:

Interested but unable to attend? Please contact Leslie Brice Bustamante at lbrice@umd.edu.

Important: The Boren Fellowship is a U.S. Government-funded award that seeks applicants who have a strong interest in future Federal Government service; the award carries a one-year service requirement.

Important: Participants must maintain their student status while abroad and may be responsible for associated fees and minimum tuition requirements.

High Acceptance Rate: All UMD applicants for the Boren Fellowship are encouraged to participate in a campus application process, which is designed to help strengthen the application. UMD graduate students have over a 50% acceptance rate!

National Deadline: January 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET

Upcoming Professional Development Workshops by the Graduate School

Getting Started with Your Teaching Philosophy Statement

Thursday, October 30, 12:30-1:45 pm, ESJ 0201 | Registration

Writing a teaching philosophy statement can feel overwhelming, but this workshop will provide you with guidance. You’ll explore the purpose and qualities of an effective statement, review examples, and work through steps to draft or refine your own. Whether you’re starting from scratch or finalizing a draft, you’ll leave with a clear plan and greater confidence in articulating your teaching approach.

If you have trouble registering in Workday, please email tltc-admin@umd.edu

Ethical Concerns in Writing and Publishing with Generative AI

Thursday, October 30, 12-1:00 pm, zoom | Registration

Generative AI offers a wide range of efficiencies for writing and publishing your research, but there are also a number of ethical concerns that any scholar should consider before incorporating generative AI tools into their searching and writing practices.  Join Linda Macri Director of the Center for Writing & Oral Communication, and Michelle WIlson, Head of Open Scholarship Services, for this important conversation.

A2i Career Insights Lineup: How I Got Every Job I Really Wanted (and what you can learn from it)

Friday, October 31, 1-2:00 pm, virtual | Registration

Breaking into industry isn’t luck. It’s about knowing what you want and staying open to how it unfolds. Learn how a recent graduate student used her superpowers (curiosity, intentionality, and a willingness to learn) to create a career strategy that helped her land every job she truly wanted, and how you can apply the same approach to launch your own industry career.

Overqualified or Underqualified? Which Is It and What to Do About It

Wednesday, November 5, 12-12:45 pm, virtual | Registration

PhDs are often told by employers that they are overqualified for positions. But they’re also told that they don’t have enough experience. So, which is it?

Join the Beyond Prof team for this webinar on how to breakdown the overqualified vs. underqualified conundrum. Learn concrete strategies for overcoming this obstacle in your job search and how to communicate your value to employers.

This webinar is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:

  • How should I describe my skills and experience to nonacademic employers?
  • How do I communicate the value I bring to nonacademic positions?
  • How can I prove I’m a qualified candidate when I do not have direct industry experience?

The webinar will be held via Zoom webinar and will be recorded. Advanced registration is required.

How to Job Search During Uncertain Times

Wednesday, November 19, 12-12:45 pm, virtual | Registration

The funding landscape for graduate students and PhDs in the US has changed dramatically over the last year. As policy changes continue to impact the future of higher education and academic research, many students and postdocs are feeling uncertain about their future in academia.

In this webinar, the Beyond Prof team will lay out a four-step framework to help graduate students and postdocs navigate career planning during times of change. Whether you’re exploring nonacademic career options or just looking for stability, this session will provide clarity and actionable steps to help you move forward with confidence.

This webinar is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:

  • How can I assess my current situation in higher education?
  • How can I explore my nonacademic career options?
  • Why do I need to build a community to help me during these uncertain times?

U.S. Work Visa Pathways

Thursday, November 6, 12-1:00 pm, VHM 2517 | Registration

Join immigration attorney Yalda Hadavi of YH Global Immigration to learn more about the different pathways to employment available to international students in the US.  Ms. Hajavi will offer insights into navigating the legal challenges and requirements, ensuring attendees are well-prepared for their immigration journey.

NSF GRFP Is Now Accepting Applications for the Next Cycle (2026-2027 Academic Year)

Established in 1952, the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s oldest graduate fellowship program. It supports outstanding graduate students pursuing research-based master’s or doctoral degrees in STEM or STEM-related fields, ranging from engineering to physical sciences, life sciences, and social sciences as well as STEM education.

Program highlights include:

  • Financial support for three years (within a five-year period)
  • Stipend: $37,000  
  • Cost of Education allowance: $16,000 per year 
  • No service requirement after completion of the fellowship

We encourage prospective applicants, faculty, and staff to view the GRFP Solicitation for eligibility requirements and program guidelines.

For additional information about the GRFP and the application deadlines, please visit www.nsfgrfp.org. The application deadline window from November 10-14, 2025, varies by program.

Spring Grad Seminar: EDHD 850

EDHD 850: Social Cognition and Moral Development

Tuesdays, 1:00pm to 3:45 pm, Spring, 2026
LSC room 2130

Prof. Melanie Killen

 Social cognition and moral judgment are complex social abilities that form the foundations of human interactions and development. How do children learn to allocate resources, resolve interpersonal and intergroup conflicts, include others in group contexts, and refrain from engaging in aggressive behavior towards others? Included in this seminar will be a focus on the emergence of moral judgment, fairness, equality, others’ intentions, group identity, intergroup attitudes, bias, in-group and outgroup dynamics, theory of mind, and mental state knowledge. We will also include new research on the ethics of A.I., as well as A.I. tools powered to improve classroom climates. 

Understanding how parents, teachers, and adults prepare children to navigate the social world is also necessary for addressing these questions. These are fundamental questions about human behavior that have been studied by developmental scientists, educational researchers, criminologists, philosophers, anthropologists, and sociologists.  To address these issues, we will read articles that focus on the social, moral, and cognitive aspects of human development that have implications for education and creating positive change.  Foundational and current empirical work will form the basis for class discussions and presentations.  This is primarily a reading seminar.  Written assignments will reflect the papers students are currently working on in their graduate training program.

             
This seminar is open to graduate students in human development, counseling, school psychology, developmental psychology, criminology, family science, public health, philosophy, and related disciplines.  Please contact Melanie Killen, mkillen@umd.edu for questions.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology – Criminology (Tenure Track)

Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology – Criminology (Tenure Track)

Location
University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus
Deadline
Jan 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
The Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences Department of Sociology at the University of Oklahoma seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor or an accelerated tenure track or tenured Associate Professor of Sociology with a starting date of August 16, 2026, teaching 2 courses per semester.

We encourage applications from all interested and qualified parties. Our mission statement and other information can be found at ou.edu/cas/soc. The successful candidate will teach Sociology, Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Race/Ethnicity courses to lower and upper division undergraduate students, as well as graduate courses, and may teach specialty courses in their areas of interest. We welcome scholars who complement our existing departmental strengths. We seek a scholar who will publish cutting-edge, innovative research in top-tier journals, who will inspire and mentor students, participate in service, and contribute to efforts to gain external grants. The successful candidate may also participate in the OU Sociology Inside-Out Program at Mabel Bassett Correctional Center, an Oklahoma women’s prison. The Department of Sociology is comprised of 22 full-time faculty, 37 full-time graduate students, and approximately 500 majors.

Qualifications
Required:

  • ABD or PhD in Sociology or related field
  • Experience teaching Sociology, Criminology, Criminal Justice, and/or Race/Ethnicity

Preferred (not required):

  • External grant funding

Application Instructions
Applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter describing their qualifications as well as their vision and plans for the position; 2) a complete curriculum vitae; 3) a writing sample; and 4) contact information for three confidential letters of recommendation.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on January 15, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair:

Dr. Meredith G. F. Worthen, Professor
The University of Oklahoma
mgfworthen@ou.edu

Assistant Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice | Florida International University

Assistant Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Job Opening ID: 535921
Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Review Date: 10/19/2025
Regular/Temporary: Regular

The Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, a full member of the Association of
Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), is seeking applicants for two tenure-track assistant
professor positions. The position will be housed in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
The start date is August 2026. A Ph.D. is required, although ABD candidates will also be considered.
Applicants must demonstrate effectiveness in both research and teaching, as well as show potential for
securing external funding. All specialization areas will be considered, and we encourage submissions from
applicants whose research engages with emerging technologies in criminal justice (e.g., artificial
intelligence, cybercrime, predictive policing) or focuses on crime, justice, and punishment in international
or transnational contexts (e.g., human trafficking, comparative policing, terrorism and counterterrorism,
transnational drug cartels). The responsibilities include engaging in research publications, writing grant
proposals, teaching a 2/2 load, and mentoring and supervising doctoral students. Salary is nationally
competitive and commensurate with experience. The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
currently has 17 full-time faculty members, enrolls about 2,000 majors, and offers Bachelor of Science
degrees in Crime Science and Criminal Justice, a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in International Crime and Justice.


Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 535921 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a
(1) letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) the names, titles, and email addresses of three
references. Individuals identified as references will be contacted directly by FIU. Candidates should upload
all application materials as individual attachments. Review of applications will begin on October 19th,
2025, and will continue until the positions are filled. If you have any questions, please contact Professor
Stephen Pires, Search Committee Chair, at sfpires@fiu.edu.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminal Justice | Empire State University

Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

Category: Faculty
Department: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Locations: Various Locations, NY
Type: Full-time
Position ID: 192459

Job Description:
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at SUNY Empire seeks a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Social Science. We are seeking a candidate whose teaching, research, and service reflect a strong commitment to preparing students to address the complex challenges of justice today. The successful candidate will have expertise in criminal justice with preferred expertise in restorative justice, victimology, and/or critical perspectives within criminal justice. The selected incumbent will teach, develop curriculum, and mentor students in a growing undergraduate Criminal Justice program serving learners across New York State, the United States, and abroad.
Responsibilities Include:

  • Developing and teaching online courses in criminal justice.
  • Offering independent studies in the field of criminal justice.
  • Mentoring and advising students as they develop degree programs.
  • Participating in curriculum development and academic assessment.

Our faculty is committed to meeting the needs of adult learners and mentoring, motivating, and supporting our students through consistent advisement, engaging instruction, and continuous program improvement. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the faculty role. We are particularly interested in applicants who can deliver high-quality teaching using evidence-based practices to engage students from various backgrounds and experiences effectively.
A highly distributed organization, SUNY Empire makes extensive use of technological applications for communication, teaching and learning, and administrative purposes. Working in cooperation with faculty and staff, the successful candidate will provide high-quality educational services to students, engage in an active scholarly agenda, participate in university governance, and enhance the university’s reputation within the community.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

  • An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited U.S. university or comparable non-U.S. university in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
  • College or university level teaching experience.
  • Experience with supporting diverse populations.
  • Ability to work in a distributed faculty environment.
  • Ability to teach and develop courses.
  • An active scholarly agenda.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Expertise in restorative justice, victimology, and/or critical perspectives in Criminal Justice.
  • Experience with teaching and mentoring in online learning environments.
  • Experience with academic program development.
  • Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English.

Special Information:

  • Occasional travel will be required to fulfill university-wide obligations, including biannual travel to Saratoga Springs, New York.
  • Office hours will vary in accordance with student needs. Periodic evening and weekend engagement will also be required.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • SUNY Empire provides employees with robust remote and flexible work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in a dispersed work environment.

Additional Information:
Rank/Salary: Tenure-track, assistant/associate professor, salary range from $72,000 to $80,000, appointment and salary to commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice | Coastal Carolina University

Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

Job Details
The Coastal Carolina University Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the Spring of 2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field by the time of their appointment. The candidate should also have evidence of excellent teaching and scholarly productivity, experiential learning, and community/public engagement. Candidates’ area of expertise should include criminology and/or criminal justice. An emphasis will be placed on qualified candidates with quantitative expertise and the ability to teach a quantitative methods course.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,800 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law.

Interested candidates should submit: a letter of application (outlining interest in the position with the specified qualifications and approach to teaching), current curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts of all graduate coursework (copies are acceptable at this time), a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and a list of at least three (3) professional references. All information and related material must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/120149

Applicants that are invited for interviews must provide official transcripts of all graduate coursework prior to visiting campus. Review of applications and materials will begin on October 26, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications
PhD in Sociology, Criminology or related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Quantitative expertise. Extensive knowledge of quantitative methods and statistical software (SPSS)

Assistant Professor | Texas A&M International University

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.