What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Faculty - Criminology position at University of Idaho?
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
F001421P
Internal Posting?
Recruitment Title
Clinical Faculty - Criminology
Advertising Pay Range
$60,100 or higher commensurate with experience
Location
Twin Falls, Off Campus Location - Remote-Idaho
Primary Division/College
Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.
Primary Unit
Culture, Society and Justice
Employee Category
Faculty
Classification Group Title
Clinical Faculty
Position Control Number
5960
Suffix
01
Contingency Code
15
FTE
1
Contract Basis
Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date
08/17/2026
FLSA Status
Exempt
Tenure Tracking
Non-Tenure Track
Rank
Assistant Professor
Extension Type
Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type
Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)
Position Responsibilities
Position Summary
TheDepartment of Culture, Society and Justice at the University of Idaho invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Criminology, a full-time, non-tenure track position starting in August of 2026. While this position will primarily be expected to contribute to online course delivery for the University of Idaho, this position will also be expected to teach one course per semester on the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls.
All areas of specialization will be considered, but we are particularly seeking areas that complement our current course offerings and department strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to teach core service courses offered in our Master of Sciences degree in criminology and our undergraduate degree program in criminology (e.g., Introduction to Criminology, Justice Institutions, Criminological Theory, Research Methods in Criminology, and/or Justice Policy Issues). Faculty are also encouraged to teach in their specialty areas within criminology and contribute to areas such as internship supervision and mentorship and advising of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The standard teaching load is a 3/4 (seven classes per academic year).
Unit/Department Summary
Department of Culture, Society and Justice
Administrative Summary
Contingency Description
This appointment is contingent on funding and/or work to support the position. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event of insufficient funding and/or work, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may: (1) change this Agreement by adjusting the employee's FTE and annual salary throughout the contract year; or (2) terminate this Agreement and employee's employment prior to the end of the term of appointment, upon 60 days written notice or such lesser amount of notice as the funding or sponsoring agency had to give to the University before decreasing or terminating funding for the employee's position. Employee further acknowledges and agrees that in the event termination for insufficient funding becomes necessary, the notice provisions of Faculty Staff Handbook 3900B will not apply.
Teaching & Advising
84%
Scholarship & Creative Activity
0%
Outreach & Extension
8%
University Service & Leadership
8%
Qualifications
Minimum Education/Degree Required
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Posting Information
Posting Date
04/08/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position remains open until filled, but applications received by May 10, 2026 will receive priority review. Applicant materials must include all of the following:
1) current curriculum vita
2) letter of application that directly addresses your qualifications for the position, including all required and any preferred qualifications
3) teaching philosophy
4) three confidential letters of recommendation should be emailed directly to csj@uidaho.edu. Recommenders must include applicant's name and job's posting number in the subject line.
Questions about this position can be sent to Search Chair, Brian Wolf: bwolf@uidaho.edu
Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No
Position Information
Posting Number
F001421P
Internal Posting?
Recruitment Title
Clinical Faculty - Criminology
Advertising Pay Range
$60,100 or higher commensurate with experience
Location
Twin Falls, Off Campus Location - Remote-Idaho
Primary Division/College
Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.
Primary Unit
Culture, Society and Justice
Employee Category
Faculty
Classification Group Title
Clinical Faculty
Position Control Number
5960
Suffix
01
Contingency Code
15
FTE
1
Contract Basis
Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date
08/17/2026
FLSA Status
Exempt
Tenure Tracking
Non-Tenure Track
Rank
Assistant Professor
Extension Type
Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type
Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)
Position Responsibilities
Position Summary
TheDepartment of Culture, Society and Justice at the University of Idaho invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Criminology, a full-time, non-tenure track position starting in August of 2026. While this position will primarily be expected to contribute to online course delivery for the University of Idaho, this position will also be expected to teach one course per semester on the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls.
All areas of specialization will be considered, but we are particularly seeking areas that complement our current course offerings and department strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to teach core service courses offered in our Master of Sciences degree in criminology and our undergraduate degree program in criminology (e.g., Introduction to Criminology, Justice Institutions, Criminological Theory, Research Methods in Criminology, and/or Justice Policy Issues). Faculty are also encouraged to teach in their specialty areas within criminology and contribute to areas such as internship supervision and mentorship and advising of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The standard teaching load is a 3/4 (seven classes per academic year).
Unit/Department Summary
Department of Culture, Society and Justice
Administrative Summary
Contingency Description
This appointment is contingent on funding and/or work to support the position. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event of insufficient funding and/or work, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may: (1) change this Agreement by adjusting the employee's FTE and annual salary throughout the contract year; or (2) terminate this Agreement and employee's employment prior to the end of the term of appointment, upon 60 days written notice or such lesser amount of notice as the funding or sponsoring agency had to give to the University before decreasing or terminating funding for the employee's position. Employee further acknowledges and agrees that in the event termination for insufficient funding becomes necessary, the notice provisions of Faculty Staff Handbook 3900B will not apply.
Teaching & Advising
84%
Scholarship & Creative Activity
0%
Outreach & Extension
8%
University Service & Leadership
8%
Qualifications
Minimum Education/Degree Required
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
- Masters in criminology, criminal justice, law & society, or a closely related field
- Experience developing and/or teaching criminology courses.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, law & society, or a closely related field (a JD does not meet the minimum educational requirements for this position).
- Experience teaching online courses;
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness at a college or university.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Posting Information
Posting Date
04/08/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position remains open until filled, but applications received by May 10, 2026 will receive priority review. Applicant materials must include all of the following:
1) current curriculum vita
2) letter of application that directly addresses your qualifications for the position, including all required and any preferred qualifications
3) teaching philosophy
4) three confidential letters of recommendation should be emailed directly to csj@uidaho.edu. Recommenders must include applicant's name and job's posting number in the subject line.
Questions about this position can be sent to Search Chair, Brian Wolf: bwolf@uidaho.edu
Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No
Salary : $60,100