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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To be considered applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, and a list of three professional references. Additional documents such as teaching philosophy, research philosophy, and writing sample may be requested. Official transcripts and three letters of recommendations will be required if invited for a campus interview.

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2025, and continue until position is filled. Start date is August 2025.

Email John Pruit with questions at [email protected].

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - Criminal Justice

Classification Title ASST PROFESSOR

Rank Assistant Professor

Tenure Information Tenure Track

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Job Description

This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position responsible for contributing significantly to Stephen F. Austin State University’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs through teaching, scholarship/creative accomplishment, and service. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair.

Essential Job Functions

1. Performs an equivalent of twenty-four teaching load credits ( TLC ) for the combined fall and spring semesters; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.

2. Engages in research/scholarly/creative and service activities at levels that are appropriate to faculty rank and departmental tenure/merit criteria.

3. Provides services to the university and the profession.

4. Participates in promotion review of lower-ranked faculty members within the department.

5. When tenured, participates in tenure review of candidates for tenure.

6. May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, advising, and thesis/dissertation supervision.

Non-Essential Job Functions

1. May receive course load reassignment when assigned administrative duties in support of the department/college/university.

2. May receive course load reassignment when assigned to prepare course material during the first semester/year when included as part of initial contract.

3. May receive course load reassignment when approved to conduct research/scholarly/creative accomplishment and service which exceed normal expectations.

4. May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.

5. May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.

2. Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.

3. Ability and commitment to conduct research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.

4. Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.

5. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

6. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

Physical Demands

Required Education

Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. ABD candidates may be considered if Ph.D. is earned prior to start date.

Required Experience and Training

The rank of Assistant Professor is held by an individual who demonstrates the capability to produce research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, teach effectively, and provide service to the academic and general communities.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Conditions for Eligibility

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.

This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.

Other Specifications

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Stephen F. Austin State University, a member of The University of Texas System, invites applicants for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts, beginning August 2025. The college serves a mix of rural, urban, and international students who come from a range of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds, including historically underrepresented populations. The college has a focus on improving its level of community engagement and service learning. Candidates should demonstrate how their teaching, mentoring, research, and/or service engages underserved communities.

This Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice position will be housed in the newly restructured Department of Government and Sociology and will contribute to a thriving undergraduate criminal justice program. Preferred candidates will have a teaching and/or research focus on policing, especially among minority populations in the U.S. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for teaching excellence, the ability to establish a scholarly research agenda, interest in service and shared governance, and a commitment to community outreach and engagement. The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate courses, including courses in their area(s) of expertise.

A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a related field is required at the time of appointment. A JD will not be considered as a substitute for a Ph.D. Standard teaching load is 4/4, with new hires receiving a reduced 3/3 course assignment during their first year. Future reductions in teaching loads might be possible through reassignments for scholarly engagement or service. The college also provides generous startup, moving, and ongoing professional development funds for travel and research.

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2025.

Required Background Check Yes

Salary Information Hiring Salary - $61,420

Benefit and Retirement Eligibility

This position is eligible for participation in the Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ), subject to the position being full-time and at least 4 ½ months in length, or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F2024-052

Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 08/18/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date 01/23/2025

Review Start Date 03/01/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, and a list of three professional references. Additional documents such as teaching philosophy, research philosophy, and writing sample may be requested. Official transcripts and three letters of recommendations will be required if invited for a campus interview.

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2025, and continue until position is filled. Start date is August 2025.

Email John Pruit with questions at [email protected].

Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12397

Contact Information

Department Government

Contact Name John Pruit

Contact Phone (936)468-3496

Contact Email [email protected]

Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you currently have, or will you have by date of appointment, a terminal degree in the field in which you will be teaching?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Please list the fields of your terminal and undergraduate degrees.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter

+ Transcript(s)

+ List of References

Optional Documents

+ Teaching Philosophy

+ Research Philosophy

+ Writing Sample

+ Other Document