Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor of Criminal Justice

Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor of Criminal Justice

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor of Criminal Justice.

Location:

Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi,
United States

Division:
School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security

Position Type:
Faculty

Employment Status:
Full Time

Grant Funded:
No

Pay Grade:
Generic Grade

Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled

Applicants must complete an online application at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Along with the application, applicants should include: (1) a cover letter detailing potential for high-quality teaching and scholarly and service activities; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and goals; (4) a list of three professional references along with contact information for each; and (5) unofficial transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions.

To receive priority consideration, applications must be received by November 20, 2025. Official transcripts will be required prior to campus interview. Anticipated start date for this position is August 2026. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

All questions concerning this position should be directed to:
Dr. Annabelle Frazier, Search Committee Chair
School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security
The University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive #5127, Hattiesburg, MS 39406
annabelle.frazier

The School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security at the University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure‑track Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor of Criminal Justice. The teaching load is four classes per semester (Fall and Spring). The position is based on the Hattiesburg campus (Hattiesburg, MS). The ideal candidate for this position would be well qualified to teach a wide range of criminal justice courses, including the areas of law and courts, security studies, corrections, and policing, in both face‑to‑face and hybrid/online formats.

• Teach, advise, and mentor college students at the university level.
• Face‑to‑face and online course delivery and instruction.
• Prepare and submit syllabi, grades and other required course documentation and assessment materials in a timely manner.
• Engage in scholarly and service activities commensurate with university, college, and school expectations.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Attendance at school, college and university meetings and recruitment events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Earned master’s degree in Criminal Justice or Criminology (or a closely related field) from an accredited university or earned Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) and housed within an accredited university.

• Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level in a undergraduate criminal justice degree program.
• Ability to articulate concepts and instructions effectively to students.
• Ability to effectively engage in scholarly and service activities in the discipline.
• Ability to effectively advise and mentor college students at the university level.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Specialized knowledge in the field of criminal justice as demonstrated through graduate-level coursework, research, and/or professional experience.

• Ability to effectively teach a wide range of criminal‑justice courses.
• Expertise and ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: law and courts; security studies; intelligence analysis; corrections.
• Teaching, mentoring, and service experience at university level.
• Experience with online course delivery and instruction using Canvas or…