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Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi  ·  Corpus Christi, TX
Assistant ProfessorTenure-TrackCriminal Justice

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Job Title Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Agency Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Department College Of Liberal Arts Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Corpus Christi, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description 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

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