Assistant Professor 110590

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Employment based visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Position Details

Position Number:  110590
Classification Title:  Assistant Professor
Working Title:  Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice and Criminology

Department:  Criminology & Criminal Justice (CJ)
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Salary Range:  Commensurate with education and experience
Pay Basis:  Annually

Position Overview

Job Summary:

This position requires a commitment to collegiality, high-impact educational practices, scholarship and publication, professional development, academic citizenship, and community engagement. Interest in sponsored research that opens avenues for our students is highly desirable. The successful candidate will teach face-to-face and online courses. Typical teaching load for faculty is 3/3 between the Fall and Spring semesters. Summer teaching assignments may be available depending on the curricular needs of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Holds the highest degree in Criminology or Criminology or a closely related field from an accredited institution with documented specialization in Criminal Justice or Criminology.

Position Qualifications:

Holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology or a doctoral degree in a closely related field from an accredited institution with documented specialization in Criminal Justice or Criminology. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to quality teaching, the ability to conduct research and publish, and the ability to enhance the department. Area of specialization is open, although candidates with an interest in cybercrime, data analysis, and criminal justice leadership will be given priority.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with an interest in cybercrime, data analysis, and criminal justice leadership will be given priority.

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires a criminal background screen.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

If one or more of your advanced degrees is awarded from an institution outside of the United States, UWF will require a credential evaluation and/or translation prior to onboarding. This credential evaluation should include original documents received directly from your institution so that the agency can evaluate and attest that your credential is equivalent to a similar degree earned at a US institution. If your credential is not in English, this evaluation should also include a translation to US English.

UWF does not endorse any particular approved agency; however, typically any current National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member agency is acceptable. You are advised to check with the agency first to make sure your educational background can be evaluated as some agencies do not evaluate all international degrees.

When necessary, these credential evaluations will be requested as part of the Offer Letter with instructions on where and to whom these documents should be submitted.

Additional Posting Details

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Work Hours:  Dependent on Course schedule and the schedule of other service and research activities as required by the assignment
• FTE:  1.0
• Preferred Response Date:  11/21/2025

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