Assistant Professor (Criminology and Criminal Justice) - 9 month appointment

Assistant Professor (Criminology and Criminal Justice) - 9 month appointment

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The first date of consideration is October 22,2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Apply online at https://jobs.missouristate.edu. Attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for at least three professional references to the electronic employment application. The letter of application should include a description of teaching philosophy, background, and interests; relevant professional and research experience; and a research agenda. ABD applicants should include a detailed update on their dissertation progress within the letter of application.

For additional information, please contact: Brett Garland Search Committee Chair, Professor and Director School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Missouri State University at [email protected].

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title	Assistant Professor (Criminology and Criminal Justice) - 9 month appointment
Work Location	Springfield Campus
Out-of-State Employment	Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.
Department	Criminology & Criminal Justice
HR Home Department	020619 CRIMINOLOGY
Pay Grade	Unclassified
Sponsorship Information	Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?	No, Position is available to all applicants.
Faculty Appointment Type	Tenure Track
Term (if applicable)	9 month
Begin Date of Appointment	08/16/2027
Exempt/Non-Exempt	Exempt
General Function	The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.
Description of Primary Duties	Scholarly activity and publication, along with teaching and service, are required for tenure and promotion. We seek a candidate who will teach courses related to criminal law and courts, direct our growing Criminal Courts Certificate, mentor students pursuing law school and court-related careers, and lead our nationally competitive mock trial team. Teaching responsibilities at minimum will include some combination of the following courses: Criminal Courts and Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Mock Trial.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications	The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.
Additional Qualifications	A PhD in Criminology/Criminal Justice or terminal degree in related field is required. ABD candidates realistically scheduled to complete the dissertation by the time of appointment will be considered.
Link to Job Description	http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm
Open Date	09/23/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants	The first date of consideration is October 22,2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Apply online at https://jobs.missouristate.edu. Attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for at least three professional references to the electronic employment application. The letter of application should include a description of teaching philosophy, background, and interests; relevant professional and research experience; and a research agenda. ABD applicants should include a detailed update on their dissertation progress within the letter of application. For additional information, please contact: Brett Garland Search Committee Chair, Professor and Director School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Missouri State University at [email protected].
Equal Opportunity Statement	Non-Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement	Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number	20260060FTF
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88187

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Applicant Documents

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3. Curriculum Vitae

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