Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Job at Texas A&M University - Central Texas, Killeen, TX

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  • Texas A&M University - Central Texas
  • Killeen, TX

Job Description

Job Title Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Agency Texas A&M University - Central Texas Department College Of Arts & Sciences Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Killeen, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description

Texas A&M University-Central Texas (TAMUCT) is a public university in Killeen, Texas, near Fort Hood and the Austin area. It offers junior and senior level coursework leading to baccalaureate and graduate degrees. The student population at A&M-Central Texas is diverse and growing. TAMUCT is a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) serving over 2,400 students. The TAMUCT Social Sciences department is interdisciplinary, with programs in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, and Anthropology.

The Department of Social Sciences at Texas A&M University-Central Texas (TAMUCT) is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in our Criminal Justice undergraduate and graduate programs. Our program offers four degrees: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) in Criminal Justice, Master of Science (MS) in Criminal Justice, and Master of Science (MS) in Homeland Security.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach across various subfields within the criminal justice discipline. Our department prides itself on being collegial and interdisciplinary; the successful candidate will exemplify and enhance these qualities.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the program through teaching, service, and scholarship commensurate with a regional university.

Responsibilities:

  • Teach face-to-face and online, undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach courses throughout the curriculum.

  • Engage in an active research agenda, including publishing and presenting findings at academic conferences.

  • Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a non-traditional student population and working effectively with faculty, staff, and students across disciplines.

  • Participate in service commitments within the department, college, university, and the profession.

  • Advise students.

  • Take an active role in the growth of undergraduate and graduate programs.

  • Other duties as assigned.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field in hand by the time of appointment.

  • One year of undergraduate or graduate teaching experience.

  • Evidence of an active research agenda.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Evidence of exemplary teaching is preferred and should be noted in application where possible.

  • Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation in criminal justice or related areas.

  • Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and commitment to best practices.

  • Experience in curriculum development.

Salary: Commensurate

Hours: Faculty hours; M-F; hours may vary by assignment

To Apply:

Please apply directly on our Texas A&M University-Central Texas Job Site . Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, transcripts, and the contact information of three professional references or three letters of references when applying for this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Texas A&M University - Central Texas

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