Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Assistant Professor - Criminology & Criminal JusticeDetroit, MI, United States|req3563Posted on: 8/17/2026 Back to SearchAssistant Professor - Criminology & Criminal Justice Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor - Criminology & Criminal Justice at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in
the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Essential functions (job duties): The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Wayne State University
(WSU) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin on or about August 18, 2027. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track, academic-year (9-month) faculty position. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to an evaluation-oriented researcher whose work focuses on courts/legal systems, mental health and criminal justice, substance use and crime, or
correctionsThe Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers B.S. and M.S. degrees to approximately 450 undergraduate and 40 graduate students. Applicants are expected to pursue a high-quality research agenda and to be effective teachers at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The salary is highly competitive, and the teaching load is two courses per semester (fall/winter semesters). More information about
the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice can be found here: https://clas.wayne.edu/cj.WSU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a RU/VH (Research University, Very High research activity) institution and serves more than 24,000 students across 370 academic programs, making it a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a
rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU is an equal opportunity employer. Qualifications: Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice/Criminology or related field. ABDs will be considered with evidence of PhD in
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