Associate Professor, 9 Month Salaried (College of Criminology and Criminal Justice)

Department

College of Criminology and Criminal Justice

The College of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida State University is a vibrant academic community which fosters an environment of collaborative research and intellectual stimulation among its faculty and students. The College invites applications for a tenure-track associate or full professor position to begin Fall 2027. The areas of specialization are open.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate administrator of a state university
• Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities
• Responsible for academic advising and related activities
• May represent the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or Statewide committees

Qualifications

Applicants must have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice or a related field (such as sociology, psychology, or public policy). A Juris Doctorate alone is not sufficient for consideration. Review of applications will begin on September 28, 2026.

Contact Info

Any questions regarding the position may be directed to search committee chair Sonja Siennick at ssiennick@fsu.edu.

University Information

One of the nations elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Faculty Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

In addition, you should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to CCCJ-SearchCommittee@fsu.edu with the subject line "Letter of Recommendation for [applicant]."

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Review of applications will begin on September 28, 2026, and will continue until the positions are filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.