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The Curators of the University of Missouri and Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, UMSL

The Curators of the University of Missouri and Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice invites applications for one Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2026. Strong candidates conducting research in all substantive areas will be considered, including but not limited to crime, law, and deviance; crime and justice processes; and punishment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute an impactful research program
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses; mentor students
• Be actively involved in the department, university, and field through service

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in criminology or a closely-related field at the time of appointment
• Evidence of scholarly research and productivity commensurate with experience
• Demonstrated teaching skills commensurate with experience

Applicants should submit a letter of interest addressing the position requirements and responsibilities; curriculum vitae (CV); and writing sample (e.g., journal articles) at https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/faculty.html. Finalists will be asked to provide references later. Questions can be directed to Christopher J. Sullivan, Department Chair, at cjsullivan@umsl.edu

Applications will be reviewed beginning September 8, 2025 but will be accepted until the position is filled.

About the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice:

The Department currently has eight full-time faculty with diverse research interests and a shared commitment to excellence in scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and service. Our mission is to conduct and disseminate the findings of theoretically-informed basic and applied research on crime and justice; offer excellent teaching at the Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral levels; and provide service to the campus, profession, and community. The department provides an active, theoretically and methodologically diverse research environment and strong support for faculty scholarship. Departmental faculty members consistently publish the results of their research in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals and books and generate external funding. Teaching activities include not only traditional undergraduate and graduate courses, but also intensive training and mentoring of a talented and committed student body. Our small student-to-faculty ratios foster engagement with students at all levels. CCJ faculty members are involved in many local, state, national and international service activities; hold offices in organizations such as the American Society of Criminology; and serve in editorial positions on major journals. More information on the Department's academic programs, faculty, and students can be found at https://www.umsl.edu/ccj/index.html

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.