Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!The following are reasons why you should join our team:Sick Leave - Earned per Contract RateEmployee and Dependent Tuition WaiverOpportunities to engage in professional development opportunitiesCommitted to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance ProgramMedical Benefits that are robust and affordableVisit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package includingMedical, Vision, and DentalLife Insurance and Long-Term Disability are incorporated into our benefitsLearn more about our retirement benefits at MUS RetirementCampus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking pathThe Department of Social Sciences and Cultural Studies invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice to begin fall 2026. This is a tenure-track position, and the successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses including introduction to criminal justice, introductory and advanced courses on policing, introductory and advanced courses on the courts, and graduate courses including criminal justice policy, and multicultural issues in criminal justice. Opportunities to develop additional courses in the candidate’s specialty area exist.Criminal Justice is the second largest program in the college and is situated within an interdisciplinary department. Degree offerings include the AS and BS criminal justice, and a new MS in criminal justice that began with the fall 2025 semester. MSUB serves students from across the state and region, and our department is committed to offering courses that allow both our in-person and our online students to achieve timely graduation.The teaching load for tenure track faculty at MSUB is 21 credits per year. To meet departmental needs, the individual chosen for this position will teach 3 courses each fall semester and 4 courses each spring semester. Summer teaching opportunities are available but are not required.In addition to these teaching obligations, faculty at MSUB are expected to engage in scholarship and service activities. These expectations are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement (available on the university website) and in department rank and tenure guidelines (available from the department chair).The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses including introduction tocriminal justice, introductory and advanced courses on policing, introductory and advanced courses on the courts, and graduate courses including criminal justice policy, and multicultural issues in criminal justice. Opportunities to develop additional courses in the candidate’s specialty area exist.Criminal Justice is the second largest program in the college and is situated within an interdisciplinary department. Degree offerings include the AS and BS criminal justice, and a new MS in criminal justice that began with the fall 2025 semester. MSUB serves students from across the state and region, and our department is committed to offering courses that allow both our in-person and our online students to achieve timely graduation.The teaching load for tenure track faculty at MSUB is 21 credits per year. To meet departmental needs, the individual chosen for this position will teach 3 courses each fall semester and 4 courses each spring semester. Summer teaching opportunities are available but are not required.In addition to these teaching obligations, faculty at MSUB are expected to engage in scholarship and service activities. These expectations are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement (available on the university website) and in department rank and tenure guidelines (available from the department chair).REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in criminal justice, criminology, or related field (ABD considered)
• Expertise in policing and the courtsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to teach a restricted elective course on victimology and/or inequality
• Experience teaching in-person, online, or using multiple-format modalities
• Willingness to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Experience working with first generation studentsThis position is not eligible for sponsorship.Applications received by January 14, 2026 will be given preference, though the position will remain open until filled.Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.The mission of the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences is to serve the educational needs of the people of Montana through academic programs leading to Baccalaureate Degrees in the liberal arts and social sciences; selected graduate programs leading to a Master’s Degree; General Education courses providing a foundation of liberal education to all students at MSU Billings; selected pre-professional programs and various graduate, continuing education and non-conventional learning opportunities consistent with the mission of the University. Through these learning experiences, the College seeks to provide knowledge and cultivate skills to allow a student to select realistic future directions for study and/or employment. With its inherent diversity, the College is an intellectual and cultural resource for all students, faculty, and staff of the University and for the community and region.Montana State University Billings is the third largest University in Montana and is located in Montana’s largest city. The University has five colleges, through which it serves a diverse student body and a broad regional community. Our staff and faculty strive to transform the lives of our students by empowering them to succeed in achieving their educational and life goals. To give our students the best possible path to success in achieving their goals, we are committed to closing equity gaps via our recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives. MSUB faculty and students are also active in scholarship and creative endeavors on state-wide, national, and international stages. Our programs are responsive to community needs and partner with local and regional entities to provide clinical, internship and experiential learning opportunities to our students. MSUB is an innovator in teaching strategies and modalities that accommodate students’ individual learning needs and busy lifestyles. Interested individuals can obtain more information about Montana State University Billings at https://www.msubillings.edu .