Assistant Professor – School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Texas State University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor – School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Texas State University

• Institution: Texas State University

• College: College of Applied Arts

• Department: School of Criminal Justice and Criminology

• Position: Assistant Professor

• Job Posting Number: 2027031TTL

• Number of Positions: Up to 2

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Nine-Month, Tenure-Track

• Location: San Marcos, Texas, United States

• Salary: Negotiable and commensurate with experience

• Proposed Start Date: Fall 2027

• Posting Date: October 16, 2026

• Review Date: October 28, 2026

• Final Closing Status: Open until filled

Overview of the Role

The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Texas State University invites applications for up to two full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor positions beginning in Fall 2027.

The successful candidates will contribute to high-quality research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, student mentorship, and university, professional, and community service.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidates will be expected to:

• Conduct high-quality academic research.

• Maintain a productive programme of peer-reviewed scholarship.

• Teach undergraduate courses.

• Teach graduate-level courses.

• Mentor students.

• Contribute to the growth of the School’s academic programmes.

• Participate in university service.

• Contribute to professional and community service.

• Support the School’s research and educational mission.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Hold, or expect to earn by the beginning of Fall 2027, a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field.

• Demonstrate evidence or potential for peer-reviewed publication.

• Show the ability to sustain scholarly productivity.

Candidates holding only a J.D. will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who:

• Have strong methodological and analytical skills.

• Can contribute to the breadth and growth of undergraduate and graduate programmes.

• Show potential to seek or secure external grant funding.

• Demonstrate effective teaching.

• Show commitment to service.

• Demonstrate commitment to student mentorship.

Teaching & Research Expectations

Faculty members will contribute to both:

• Undergraduate education

• Graduate education

The position also carries expectations for an active research programme and sustained publication productivity.

Strong methodological and analytical expertise is considered particularly valuable.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter

   • Addressing all required and preferred qualifications

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Unofficial Transcripts

   • All transcripts combined into one document

4. Sample of Publishable or Published Work

5. Names and Contact Information of 3 References

Only applications submitted through the specific Texas State University posting will be considered.

Employment Conditions

The selected candidate will be required to:

• Complete applicable background checks.

• Provide official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.

• Maintain valid employment authorization in the United States.

Texas State University participates in E-Verify.

The posting states that the University makes no implicit or explicit promise to financially support visa or permanent-residency applications.

All appointments are subject to availability of funds.

Important Dates

• Posting Date: October 16, 2026

• Review Date: October 28, 2026

• Position Status: Open until filled

• Proposed Start Date: Fall 2027

Applicants should submit their materials by October 28, 2026 for review consideration.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Texas State University careers portal.

Job Posting Number: 2027031TTL

Official Application Link:
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58514

For position-related enquiries:

Dr. Elisa Toman
Search Committee Chair
Email: etoman@txstate.edu

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