Assistant Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice - Generalist

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Position Details

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at The University of Tampa invites applications for an assistant professor in the areas of criminology and criminal justice, beginning August 2026. The Department offers a B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice and an M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Tenured and tenure-track faculty members have a 3-course per semester teaching load. Upper-division courses are typically capped at 20 students. Faculty members also are expected to actively engage in research, provide service to the department, college, and university, as well as advise criminology and criminal justice majors.
 

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students.  The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.  UTAMPA reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTAMPA boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

Qualifications

Teaching will be at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Area of specialization is open, but we are particularly interested in candidates who can support our department’s core courses and upper-division electives. Applicants must demonstrate excellent teaching, a clear research agenda, and a publication record.  A Ph.D. in Criminology or Criminal Justice (or related discipline) from an accredited institution is required at the time of appointment.

Review of applications will begin on February 13, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Required Attachments

All applications should be submitted online at: https://utampa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Faculty. Applicants should submit:

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Copy of graduate transcripts

4. Statement of research interests

5. Teaching philosophy

6. Evidence of teaching effectiveness

7. Names and contact information for at least three academic/professional references

Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine any additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.
 

Additional Information

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences, and Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education, 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs.
 

The College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education offers rigorous, high-quality undergraduate curricula in Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Data Science, Education, History, International Studies, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, and Applied Sociology. Graduate programs include a M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, and a M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology. Our faculty are excellent teachers and scholars who engage their students both in and out of the classroom. Our college continually fosters relationships with governmental, not-for-profit, and community organizations in the greater Tampa Bay region to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information, see http://www.ut.edu/socialsciencesmathematicsandeducation/.

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