Assistant Teaching Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Position Details

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at The University of Tampa invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor, to begin in August 2025. This is a full-time, non-tenure track instructional faculty position, renewable annually. Applicants will be expected to teach four classes per semester. Area of specialization is open; however, successful candidates will have the ability to teach introductory level criminology and criminal justice courses as well as core courses. We are especially interested in someone who can teach courts courses.

The faculty and administrators in the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education, along with professional staff across the University, will provide meaningful support for your teaching and scholarship as elements of your personal and career development. We encourage you to grow professionally, and we support a healthy work-life integration to nurture that growth. The vision of the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education is “Empowering learners to make a difference.” All candidates are expected to contribute to the diversity of our curriculum and community. We are searching for teacher-scholars who will serve as mentors for our diverse student body, and who have a demonstrated commitment to the academic success of all students.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa’s dynamic central business district, a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 25 consecutive years of enrollment growth, UT boasts over 315 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and most of the world’s countries, and “Top Tier” ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching at the college level. A terminal degree in criminology or criminal justice or a related discipline from an accredited institution is required.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Required Attachments

All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page of the application before continuing through the application.

1. Cover letter 

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Statement of teaching philosophy

4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness

5. Copy of graduate transcripts

6. Names and contact information for at least three academic/professional references

Additional Information

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences, and Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education, and 19 master’s programs.

The College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education offers rigorous, high-quality undergraduate curricula in Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Data Science, Education, History, International Studies, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, and Applied Sociology. Graduate programs include a M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, and a M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology. Our faculty are excellent teachers and scholars who engage their students both in and out of the classroom. Our college continually fosters relationships with governmental, not-for-profit, and community organizations in the greater Tampa Bay region to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information, see https://www.ut.edu/academics/college-of-social-sciences-mathematics-and-education.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate based on age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job-related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page of the application before continuing through the application.

External Field

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.

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