Assistant Professor Of Criminal Justice

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Teach undergraduate criminal justice classes
Teach in person on uam campus
The University of Arkansas at Monticello is seeking an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice for a tenure-track position starting in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in Criminal Justice or a closely related field and will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses and engaging with students in research

Job Summary

  • Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate classes in criminal justice, including general education courses and courses in the candidate's field of specialization.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have teaching or research experience in one or more of the following fields: policing, law and legal practice, research methods, or fields that otherwise compliment current department strengths.
  • Candidates will be expected to teach in person on the UAM campus; experience with online teaching and field experience in areas of specialization is highly desirable.

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The University of Arkansas at Monticello is seeking an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice for a tenure-track position starting in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in Criminal Justice or a closely related field and will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses and engaging with students in research.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • teach undergraduate criminal justice classes
  • teach in person on UAM campus

Nice-to-have

  • research experience in policing
  • teaching experience in law and legal practice
  • experience with online teaching
  • field experience in areas of specialization

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate in Criminal Justice or closely related field
  • ABD or Master's considered at instructor level
  • Begin August 2026

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Not specified

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