Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

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The College of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to begin in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and service. The course load is 3-3 per academic year with research and service expectations commensurate with tenure-track appointments in the College of Liberal Arts.

Course assignments will be undergraduate courses across the Criminal Justice curriculum. Teaching assignments may include classroom (face-to-face), hybrid, and online classes. The area of specialization is open; however, candidates should be prepared to teach major requirements such as introductory classes in corrections, courts, and law enforcement as well as introduction to criminal justice, criminology, and research methods. There may also be a need to deliver courses as part of the newly established Forensic Investigations program, an interdisciplinary minor that includes coursework from criminal justice, biomedical sciences, and psychology. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment.

The Department of Social Sciences (DSOC) is a multi-disciplinary department in the College of Liberal Arts that offers undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Criminal Justice and the graduate degree of Master of Public Administration. Through its contribution to the core curriculum, Political Science is one of the largest generators of student credit hours for the university. The Criminal Justice program is one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus. The MPA program is the second largest graduate program in the College of Liberal Arts. DSOC faculty are leaders on campus, in the community, and in their disciplines. We value excellence and work daily to support the University’s Islander Impact 2030 Overarching Goal to be nationally recognized for student success, academic achievement, research, creative activity, innovation, and service excellence.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related discipline from an accredited university. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

• Demonstrated evidence of an active research agenda that has the potential to result in published scholarly works or peer-reviewed products.

• Ability to teach in a variety of formats to include classroom, hybrid, and online courses.

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentoring.

• Ability to teach in the core of the Criminal Justice program, including courses such as introductory classes in courts, corrections, and law enforcement as well as introduction to criminal justice, criminology, and research methods.

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• A letter of application addressing qualifications listed above including a teaching philosophy and/or evidence of excellence in teaching and a research agenda.

• A curriculum vitae.

• Three professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses,

• Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts.

Application deadline: Thursday, October 15th, 2026

Position start date: Fall 2027

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Sarah Scott, Search Chair, at sarah.scott@tamucc.edu.

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.