Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology 109500

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology 109500

• Pensacola - Main Campus, Florida, United States
• Criminology & Criminal Justice (CJ)
• College of Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities
• Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty
• Faculty Full-time

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POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Position Number: 109500

Classification Title: Assistant Professor

Working Title: Assistant Professor

Department: Criminology & Criminal Justice (CJ)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Basis: Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

The University of West Florida Department of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor, a nine-month, tenure-track position at their main campus in Pensacola, Florida. The successful candidate will teach face-to-face and online courses. Typical teaching load for faculty is 3/3 between the Fall and Spring semesters. The start date is August 8, 2027. Salary is commensurate with experience and pending available funding. Summer teaching assignments may be available depending on the curricular needs of the Department. Review of applications will begin on October 26, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds the highest degree in Criminal Justice or Criminology or possesses equivalent qualifications based on professional experience, and be otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. The appointee engages in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology or a doctoral degree in a closely

related field from an accredited institution with documented specialization in Criminal Justice or Criminology. ABDs will be considered if requirements for the Ph.D. are completed by the start date. A JD degree alone will not be sufficient for this position. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to quality teaching, the ability to conduct research and publish, and the ability to enhance the department. Area of specialization is open, although candidates with an active research agenda and the ability to teach courses with the programs'' core requirements will be given priority.

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screening.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

If one or more of your advanced degrees is awarded from an institution outside of the United States, UWF will require a credential evaluation and/or translation prior to onboarding. This credential evaluation should include original documents received directly from your institution so that the agency can evaluate and attest that your credential is equivalent to a similar degree earned at a US institution. If your credential is not in English, this evaluation should also include a translation to US English.

UWF does not endorse any particular approved agency; however, typically any current National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member agency is acceptable. You are advised to check with the agency first to make sure your educational background can be evaluated as some agencies do not evaluate all international degrees.

When necessary, these credential evaluations will be requested as part of the Offer Letter with instructions on where and to whom these documents should be submitted.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Hours: Dependent on course schedule

FTE: 1.0

Preferred Response Date: 10/23/2026