Job Title Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice Agency Texas A&M University - Kingsville Department Department Of Hist, Political Sci, & Phi Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Kingsville, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description Job Summary The Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy with Criminal Justice at Texas A&M University-Kingsville invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position effective Fall 2025. All areas of research specializations within Criminal Justice will be considered. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology at the time of the job application. Responsibilities will include teaching four 3 credit-hour undergraduate courses per semester. In addition, the responsibilities include active research and publication activities, commitment to mentoring undergraduate students, and Departmental/University-level services, including varying committees’ tasks. Active and demonstrable participation in the University’s recruiting and retention functions will be another key responsibility. Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Teaching 8 undergraduate courses per year (4 courses per semester), typically including introductory courses in criminal justice, various criminal justice agencies and operations, research methods, crime theories, and legal aspects of criminal justice. · Managing an internship program course for Criminal Justice students · Engaging in scholarly activities leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at professional conferences · Participating in departmental and university-driven student recruitment and retention activities · Participating in committee work, both inside and outside the Department, as required · Possibly, being asked to develop a certificate program or new classes, such as cyber-crime, and deliver online courses Minimum Qualifications · Ph.D. from an accredited institution or university in Criminal Justice or Criminology at the time of this job application Preferred Qualifications · Demonstrated experience reflecting passion for teaching, particularly, students from a broad spectrum of backgrounds who may require additional educational instructions for reading and writing · Evidence of or potential for excellence in communicating with varying criminal justice agencies and community outreach for the advancement of the Criminal Justice internship program · Evidence of or potential for strong student engagement activities aimed at recruitment and retention · Experience with online or hybrid teaching formats. Application Instructions Interested applicants should submit an application packet containing: 1. A letter of application stating interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials outlined in the Job Description 2. A single-page statement of teaching philosophy, including evidence of teaching excellence 3. A single-page statement outlining research interests and experiences 4. Curriculum Vitae (CV) 5. Copies of academic transcripts 6. Three letters of recommendation, including contact information. To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be submitted electronically via Workday: www.tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUK_External. A background check is required prior to employment for this position. In addition, the selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript(s) from each degree-granting institution before an offer can be made. Degrees earned from institutions outside of the United States are required to be evaluated and certified for equivalency to a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) degree, and other higher education degrees. The anticipated employment start date is Fall 2025. For more information contact: Michael Houf, PhD Chair, Dept of History, Political Science and Philosophy with Criminal Justice MSC 165, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX 78363 Office: 361-593-3501 Email: michael.houf@tamuk.edu All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.