Assistant Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Overview
Assistant Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida International University.
Start date:
August 2026. A Ph.D. is required; ABD candidates will be considered. The department seeks applicants with strong potential in research and teaching and with the ability to secure external funding. All specialization areas will be considered, with interest in topics such as emerging technologies in criminal justice (e.g., artificial intelligence, cybercrime, predictive policing) or crime, justice, and punishment in international or transnational contexts (e.g., human trafficking, comparative policing, terrorism and counter terrorism, transnational drug cartels).
- Engage in research leading to high-quality publications and contribute to grant proposals.
- Teach a 2/2 undergraduate/graduate load and mentor doctoral students.
- Engage in service to the department and university as appropriate.
- Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related field (ABD considered).
- Evidence of research effectiveness and teaching potential; ability to secure external funding.
- Ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive academic environment.
Location:
Florida International University, Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
- Apply to Job Opening .edu with (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) the names, titles, and email addresses of three references. References may be contacted directly by FIU.
- Upload all application materials as individual attachments. Review of applications will begin on October 19, 2025, and will continue until positions are filled.
- For questions, contact Professor Stephen Pires, Search Committee Chair, at sfpires.
- Salary is nationally competitive and commensurate with experience.
- Department currently has 17 full-time faculty, about 2,000 majors, and offers BS, MS, and PhD programs in related fields.
- Pre-Employment Requirements:
Criminal Background Check - Equal Opportunity: FIU is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer
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