Department: The Department of Criminal Justice & Legal Studies in the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi invites applications for two full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty positions in Criminal Justice at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor beginning August 2027. Department: The Department of Criminal Justice & Legal Studies is a vibrant and growing academic unit
committed to excellence in research, teaching, mentorship, and public engagement. The department serves approximately 1,000 undergraduate students and offers a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Law Studies, a traditional Master of Criminal Justice program, an accelerated online Master of Criminal Justice program, and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice Policy Studies. With a comprehensive
portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs, the department provides faculty with opportunities to teach, mentor, and collaborate with students at all stages of academic and professional development. Faculty members engage in a wide range of research addressing contemporary issues in criminal justice, criminology, law, public policy, victimization, corrections, policing, courts, and related fields. The
department values methodological diversity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scholarship that advances knowledge while contributing to practice and policy. Faculty maintain active research agendas and regularly publish in leading journals, secure external funding, and contribute to professional organizations and public discourse. The department is home to a collegial and collaborative faculty community that
supports innovation in both research and teaching. As one of the largest criminal justice and legal studies programs in the region, the department continues to expand its academic programs, research profile, and external partnerships. New faculty members will have opportunities to contribute to a dynamic and forward-looking academic environment with strong commitments to student success, scholarly excellence, and
public impact. The University of Mississippi is a Carnegie-designated R1 institution and Mississippi's flagship university, providing faculty with extensive opportunities for research, interdisciplinary engagement, graduate education, and community partnership. The department fosters a collaborative, collegial, and student-centered environment that supports faculty success in teaching, scholarship, service, and
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