Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice Administration
California State UniversityAbout the role
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice Administration
School of Public Service and Justice
College of Business Administration & Public Policy
Position Description
The Department of Criminal Justice Administration in the School of Public Service and Justice, housed in the College of Business Administration and Public Policy, at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites applications for a Tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Academic Year) with the appointment starting in Fall 2025.
At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University’s mission, vision, and core values.
For more information: Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
The Position
The Department of Criminal Justice Administration invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor. We seek a faculty member with expertise in any area of Criminal Justice Administration or Criminology to teach undergraduate courses in the major, conduct research, and participate in service to the Department, College, University, and community.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Experience teaching and working with colleagues from diverse age, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
- PhD in Criminal Justice or Criminology, or highly related discipline. ABDs are encouraged to apply, but the degree must be completed prior to appointment. JD/PhDs are also encouraged to apply. JDs or JD/Masters may be considered.
- A record of, or potential for, effective teaching and scholarly research and publication in their field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in Criminal Justice Administration or Criminology.
- Ability to teach across the curriculum in the Criminal Justice Administration major.
- Relevant legal, policy, and/or community engagement experience.
- Experience in, or potential for, teaching online and hybrid courses.
- Ability and interest to design new courses in Criminal Justice Administration.
- Experience mentoring a diverse student body.
How to Apply
A completed on-line application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit CSUDH career-opportunities.
Application Deadline Date:
The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin in September 2024. For full consideration, please submit your completed application with the required materials no later than September 15, 2024:
- Current Curriculum Vitae with contact information
- Cover letter
- Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages maximum)*
- List of 3 references with contact information**
- Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for the finalist)***
- A Statement on Teaching (2 pages maximum)
- A Statement on Research (2 pages maximum)
- Sample Publications or Evidence of Creative/Scholarly Activity
- Teaching Evaluations (if available)
*Given CSUDH’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators, describe your individual commitment and experiences in advancing diversity and inclusion and how they relate to your future teaching and research.
**This position requires three letters of recommendation (LORs). Please do not upload your LORs with your application. Your list of references will be notified at the appropriate time during the search process. They will receive a r
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