Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice – Florida Gulf Coast University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice – Florida Gulf Coast University

• Institution: Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)

• Academic Unit / Program: Criminal Justice / Forensic Studies

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month, Multi-Year Faculty Appointment

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Criminal Justice / Criminology / Forensic Studies / Criminal Law & Policy

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: Fort Myers, Florida, United States

• Application Deadline: November 30, 2026 – Priority Consideration

• Position Status: Open until filled

• Expected Start Date: August 2027 Pasted text Pasted text

Overview of Role

Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute to curriculum development, conduct research and scholarship, mentor students, and participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service. Pasted text

The position will support both the Criminal Justice and Forensic Studies programs and includes face-to-face, online, and hybrid teaching. Pasted text

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate and graduate Criminal Justice courses.

• Teach courses in:

  • Research Methods

  • Statistics

  • Criminal Law

  • Legal System

  • Criminal Justice Policy

• Support Criminal Justice and Forensic Studies programs.

• Develop syllabi, assessments, and instructional materials.

• Teach across face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.

• Maintain regular office hours and provide academic advising.

• Participate in curriculum development and accreditation activities.

• Maintain an active research and publication agenda.

• Pursue grants and research opportunities.

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

• Participate in departmental, college, university, and community service. Pasted text

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in:

  • Criminal Justice

  • Criminology

  • Forensic Studies

  • Psychology with a Criminology focus

  • Law / Policy / Society

  • Closely related field

• Experience in either:

  • Statistics and Research Methods, or

  • Criminal Law and Policy

ABD Candidates:

• ABD applicants may be considered if the degree is completed by August 7, 2027.

• If the successful candidate remains ABD at appointment, the appointment will be made at the Lecturer level on a fixed contract. Pasted text

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional or practitioner experience in the Criminal Justice or legal system.

• Experience securing or managing external research or program grants.

• Proficiency in R for statistical analysis.

• Experience with SPSS, Stata, SAS, Python, or comparable research software.

• Experience with interdisciplinary teaching involving:

  • Criminal Justice

  • Forensic Studies

  • Legal Studies

  • Psychology

• Experience mentoring students in research, internships, capstones, or experiential learning.

• Strong record of scholarly research and peer-reviewed publication. Pasted text

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Unofficial Transcripts

2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

3. Statement of Research

4. Curriculum Vitae

5. Cover Letter

6. Five Professional References Pasted text

Application Process

• Priority Consideration Date: November 30, 2026

• Position Status: Open until filled

• HR Email: HR@fgcu.edu

• HR Phone: 239-590-1400

• Appointment is expected to begin in August 2027. Pasted text Pasted text