Assistant Professor – Public Health and Criminal Justice – University of Texas at Arlington

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor – Public Health and Criminal Justice – University of Texas at Arlington

• Institution: The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, College of Liberal Arts

• Posting Number: F00807P

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Public Health and Criminal Justice / Corrections

• Number of Vacancies: 1

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: Arlington, Texas, United States

• Open Date: September 22, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 1, 2026 – Review Start Date

• Position Status: Open until filled

• Expected Start Date: September 1, 2027

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available Pasted text Pasted text

Overview of Role

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

The department is seeking candidates whose research focuses on either the intersection of Public Health and Criminal Justice or Corrections. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, maintain an active research and publication agenda, and contribute to departmental, university, and disciplinary service. Pasted text

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Criminology and Criminal Justice.

• Teach graduate-level courses.

• Conduct original research in Criminal Justice and related areas.

• Publish research in scholarly journals, academic presses, and other relevant outlets.

• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service.

• Contribute to student learning and academic mentoring.

• Support the department’s teaching and research mission. Pasted text

Research Focus

The department is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in:

• Public Health and Criminal Justice

• Corrections

• Criminology

• Criminal Justice Policy

• Related Social Science research

Applicants with a research background in Corrections or at the Public Health–Criminal Justice intersection are especially preferred. Pasted text

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in:

  • Criminology

  • Criminal Justice

  • Related Social Science field

• ABD candidates will be considered if the degree is expected to be completed by June 1, 2027. Pasted text

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research background in Corrections or Public Health and Criminal Justice.

• Previous experience teaching undergraduate or graduate Criminal Justice courses.

• Publication record appropriate to career stage.

• Experience or demonstrated potential for academic and professional service. Pasted text

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

3. Research Statement

4. Teaching Philosophy

5. Three Reference Letters

Optional materials include:

• Work Samples

• Course / Teaching Evaluations Pasted text

Application Process

• Application Link: https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/34739

• Posting Number: F00807P

• Review Begins: October 1, 2026

• Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

• Search Committee Chair: Dr. James Kelsay

• Email: James.kelsay@uta.edu

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; UTA states that it is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Pasted text