Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology (9‑month)

About the role

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in the Criminal Justice and Criminology department. This nine‑month position involves teaching undergraduate courses, conducting scholarly research, and contributing to departmental service.

Key responsibilities

• Teach a variety of undergraduate courses, including Introduction to Criminal Justice, Police and Society, Corrections, Crime and Behavior, and elective offerings.
• Deliver instruction in face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda, publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Participate in departmental, university, and community service activities.

Required profile

• Ability to teach a broad range of criminal justice and criminology courses.
• Commitment to positive collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and the community.
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly research and publication.
• Willingness to engage in service to the department and university.

Required skills

• No specific technical skills listed; focus is on teaching, research, and service competencies.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term nine‑month tenure‑track contract.
• Opportunities to teach in multiple delivery modes (face‑to‑face, hybrid, online).
• Support for research and professional development within a metropolitan research university.