Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology 109500 Pensacola - Main Campus, Florida, United States Criminology & Criminal Justice (CJ) College of Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty Faculty Full-time POSITION DETAILS Employment based visa sponsorship will be considered for this position. Position Number: 109500Classification Title: Assistant ProfessorWorking Title:
Assistant ProfessorDepartment: Criminology & Criminal Justice (CJ)FLSA Status: ExemptSalary Range: Commensurate with ExperiencePay Basis: Annually POSITION OVERVIEW JOB SUMMARY: The University of West Florida Department of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor, a nine-month, tenure-track position at their main campus in Pensacola, Florida. The
successful candidate will teach face-to-face and online courses. Typical teaching load for faculty is 3/3 between the Fall and Spring semesters. The start date is August 8, 2027. Salary is commensurate with experience and pending available funding. Summer teaching assignments may be available depending on the curricular needs of the Department. Review of applications will begin on October 26, 2026, and will continue
until the position is filled. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Holds the highest degree in Criminal Justice or Criminology or possesses equivalent qualifications based on professional experience, and be otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. The appointee engages in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or
Criminology or a doctoral degree in a closelyrelated field from an accredited institution with documented specialization in Criminal Justice or Criminology. ABDs will be considered if requirements for the Ph.D. are completed by the start date. A JD degree alone will not be sufficient for this position. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to quality teaching, the ability to conduct research and
publish, and the ability to enhance the department. Area of specialization is open, although candidates with an active research agenda and the ability to teach courses with the programs' core requirements will be given priority. Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job: This position requires a criminal background screening. Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the
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