The Criminal Justice Program at the University of Houston-Downtown seeks dynamic candidates to fill one (1) position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice.

Job Description:

• Teaches a 3/4 course load of undergraduate and graduate-level courses (three courses in one long semester and four courses in the other long semester
• Teaches policing courses
• Engages in meaningful applied research in the field of Criminal Justice
• Provides service to the department, university, college, community, and profession

EEO/AA

The individual(s) selected will have:

• Earned a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or Criminology, Law, and Society, or a related field by the time of the job offer (a Juris Doctorate alone will not suffice as a terminal degree for this position)
• An established higher education teaching record that includes policing courses
• Demonstrated ability to teach face-to-face and in an online format
• A clear and evolving research agenda that includes applied research in Criminal Justice (applied policing research is preferred)
• A strong interest in teaching existing courses as well as expanding the criminal justice course offerings of the department
• Demonstrated experience providing service to a university, college, or academic department
• Demonstrable experience and/or commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups.

Review of applications will begin immediately and conclude when the position(s) is/are filled. To apply, visit our website at www.uhd.edu/careers

To be fully considered, the candidate must submit:

• A cover letter detailing interest in the Criminal Justice Program at UH-Downtown and the following
• A teaching philosophy
• A list of courses previously taught along with the modality
• A summary of courses interested in teaching or developing
• A research statement and agenda
• A summary of commitment to service
• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A statement that highlights specific activity of the candidate's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
• Unofficial graduate transcripts
• Names and contact information for three professional references

For more information about University of Houston-Downtown, please visit our website at https://www.uhd.edu/about/Pages/about-index.aspx.