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Position TitleProfessor - Criminal Justice / Criminology

Job Posting Number2026021TTL

Job LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentSchool of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Position Description

The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology (https://www.cj.txst.edu/) at Texas State University invites applicants for a full-time (nine-month) faculty position at the rank of Full Professor to begin Spring 2026. Responsibilities include high-quality research, grant experience, undergraduate and graduate level teaching, and university, professional, and community service.

Required Qualifications

Earned Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, or related field.

Evidence of peer-reviewed publications.

A minimum of 12 years of teaching experience as a full-time faculty member in criminal justice or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience mentoring and publishing with graduate students.

Evidence of effective undergraduate and graduate teaching that serves the school’s needs.

Experience with federal grants.

Evidence of service at the national or international level.

Potential for developing a self-sustained research center.

Application Procedures

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials by July 25, 2025: (1) cover letter that addresses all required and preferred qualifications, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a sample of one publishable or published work, (4) unofficial transcripts, and (5) names and contact information for three references.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

The successful applicant will be offered the appropriate tenure, rank, and title based on the established standards of the university and the department.

Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Scott Bowman, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].

Proposed Start DateJanuary 20, 2026

Posting Date07/17/2025

Review Date07/25/2025

Close Date07/25/2025

Open Until Filled?No

Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53620

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