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Texas State University Assistant Professor of Instruction - Criminal Justice and Criminology in Round Rock, Texas
Posting Information
Position TitleAssistant Professor of Instruction - Criminal Justice and Criminology
Job Posting Number2025037NTL
Job LocationRound Rock
College/DivisionCollege of Applied Arts
Department/SchoolSchool of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Position Description
TheSchool of Criminal Justice and Criminology (https://www.cj.txst.edu/) at Texas State University seeks applicants for a full-time, one-year renewable, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction position, to begin Fall 2025. Normal teaching load is 4 undergraduate courses per semester, teaching on the Round Rock campus, Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to perform both university and community service.
The selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check and provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience. All positions are subject to availability of funds.
Required Qualifications
ABD or Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related discipline, and teaching experience at the undergraduate level. A J.D. coupled with a master’s degree in criminal justice (or related) and/or criminal justice experience will also be considered.
All areas of expertise will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching a variety of criminal justice courses and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Application Procedures
Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/51572
To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials byMarch 14, 2025:
Cover letter that addresses all required and preferred qualifications
Curriculum vitae
Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)
Note that as part of our application process, we are requesting three letters of reference.Please provide the names and email addresses for your references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application. Upon submission of your application, an automated email will be generated and sent to your references with instructions on how to attach the reference letter to your application through a confidential online portal.
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.
Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Georgen Guerrero, Search Committee Chair, at georgen@txstate.edu.
Type of PositionFull-Time
Proposed Start DateAugust 16, 2025
Posting Date03/06/2025
Review Date03/25/2025
Close Date03/24/2025
Open Until Filled?Yes
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
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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 student population 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, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/51572
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