Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus - Portales, NM

Job Type

Full time permanent

Job Number

2026-00138

Department

Academic Affairs

Division

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Opening Date

08/27/2026

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Position Overview

Position Summary:

Eastern New Mexico University's Criminal Justice program seeks applications for a full-time position beginning in January 2027. Appointment will be at a rank commensurate with academic training and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately; the position will remain open until filled. This is a residential appointment in a collegial department with a supportive campus culture, and campus presence is required. ENMU seeks candidates committed to excellent undergraduate education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model.

Desired areas of concentration may include, but are not limited to: victimization, criminal investigations, juvenile justice, expertise in substantive criminal and procedural law, and social aspects of criminal justice (e.g. ethics; police & society) to supplement strong program emphases in Law Enforcement and Criminology in a major with close ties to the Sociology program.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 4 undergraduate course sections (12-hour load) each semester in face-to-face, lecture capture, and/or web platforms. Course load includes lower- and upper-division coursework in consultation with departmental colleagues.
• Expectations for scholarship and service will be commensurate with rank. Faculty are required to serve the department and the institution, mentor student research, and remain current and active in the profession. Tenure-track faculty should maintain a consistent record of scholarly research that includes publications and presentations in peer-reviewed venues.
• Development of new curriculum and assessment to support program learning outcomes.
• Provide advising for undergraduate students (residential and distance students)
• Contract is for Nine (9) months. Additional summer contracts may be available, based on department need.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned and/or as outlined in the Faculty Handbook

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related discipline preferred for tenure-track position teaching undergraduate courses at all levels; ABD with completion date by Spring 2027 will be considered.
• JD, MA, or MS with substantial professional and/or university-level teaching experience noted above may be considered for a renewable three-year Instructor position. Higher-education teaching experience and/or related career experience is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to teach introductory and advanced coursework in Criminal Justice and related areas in Sociology, as determined by program, Ability to develop courses in areas such as Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Procedural Law, Immigration (law and social aspects), Criminal Investigations, Police/Community Relations, Counter-terrorism and/or Introduction to Criminal Justice.
• Applicants must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and commitment to excellence in teaching students of diverse backgrounds.

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a consistent amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Date Available:

Application Review Date:

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application.

Required Documents:

Letter of interest

Curriculum vitae

Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)

Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (575) 562-2115. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.eu, (575) 562-2235, or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu .

Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that's right for them.

• Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan
• Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia, Delta Dental , and Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
• Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
• Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.

Retirement

Eastern New Mexico University participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.

The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b and 457b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, Roth 403b and 457b plans are also available through TIAA/CREF.

Paid Time OffFaculty will receive 5 personal days a year and 48 hours a semester for sick leave.

Employee Educational Assistance Plan

Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for three courses (up to nine credit hours) per semester. Employees spouses or children may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.

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Ethical Conduct Question (Compliant with NM HB-128) Have you ever been under investigation for, or found to have violated, any ethical rule or policy approved by a former employer?

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Ethical Conduct Question (Compliant with NM HB-128) Have you ever had a professional license or certificate denied, suspended, surrendered or revoked due to a finding of child abuse or ethical misconduct or while allegations of child abuse or ethical misconduct were pending or under investigation?

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Ethical Conduct Question (Compliant with NM HB-128) Have you ever been under investigation for, or have been found to have violated, any state or federal statute relating to child abuse or neglect, sexual misconduct, or any sexual offense?

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Ethical Conduct Question (Compliant with NM HB-128) Please provide a list of current and former employers that were schools or that employed you in a position involving unsupervised contact with children or students. The list shall include the name, address, telephone number and other relevant contact information for each of the entities listed.

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Ethical Conduct Question (Compliant with NM HB-128) By checking yes in this box, you authorize disclosure of information relevant to the ethical conduct questions and you authorize the release of related records by your previous employers, releasing them from any liability related to the disclosure or release of records.

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Employer Eastern New Mexico University

Address 1500 S. Ave. K, Station 21

Portales, New Mexico, 88130

Phone 575-562-2115

Website http://www.enmu.edu