Department of Criminal Justice Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

POSITION DETAILS

The Department of Criminal Justice at Temple University seeks applicants for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level to begin Fall 2026. The teaching load is 2-2. We will consider all research area specializations, but we will prioritize candidates with a strong applied research agenda in policing and/or community safety. Review of applications will begin on November 7th, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice or a related discipline, which includes, but is not limited to, sociology, psychology, public health, and urban studies. Highly qualified ABDs may be considered if evidence can be shown that completion of the PhD will occur prior to the position start date. Individuals holding only a JD degree will not be considered. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of high-quality scholarship and research productivity and success securing external research funding that is commensurate with experience. We seek faculty who can provide engaging undergraduate and graduate learning experiences for students, and who have a strong interest in contributing to doctoral education and working with a diverse group of students and scholars.

DEPARTMENT, COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, AND CONTEXT

The Department of Criminal Justice is a vibrant intellectual and interdisciplinary community housed within the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. We offer BA, MA, and PhD degrees, and currently have more than 600 students studying to earn bachelors degrees and several dozen students pursuing graduate degrees. The vision of the Department of Criminal Justice is to advance safety, health, and justice for all people in Philadelphia and around the globe, and our mission is to provide transformational educational experiences that shapes the future of the field and professional workforce and to conduct innovative, policy-relevant research that informs positive actions that better the lives of individuals, the cohesiveness of communities, and the functioning of the criminal legal system. Our department is the second largest academic unit in the College of Liberal Arts. With its vibrant and diverse array of educational programs, the College of Liberal Arts plays a key role in Temple Universitys academic success and its mission mirrors both the historical importance of the liberal arts in society and the principles on which the university was founded. Temple University, founded in 1884, is a Carnegie R1 institution and US News and World Report top 50 public university with an enrollment of more than 30,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Located just 1.5 miles from Center City, Temple boasts an impressive main urban campus, and the university serves as an anchor institution for local communities. Philadelphia is the sixth largest city in the United States and provides strong opportunities for collaborating with criminal justice agencies and various community organizations to make a difference in the real world. Temple University has campuses overseas, including in Italy and Japan, and provides faculty with opportunities to have global teaching and research impact.

HOW TO APPLY

Application materials should be sent as PDFs via email to: (cjfacultysearch@temple.edu). Required application materials include: (1) a cover letter that describes your interest in the position, research experience and scholarly goals, and teaching experience and philosophy, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) [up to] five selected publications or writing samples, and (4) a list of three individuals who can provide a reference letter upon request. Please direct any questions about the position to the Faculty Search Chair, Dr. Matthew Hiller (mhiller@temple.edu), and any questions about submitting required application materials to Mr. Joseph Del Mastro (joseph.delmastro@temple.edu).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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