Job Title Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Agency Texas A&M University - Central Texas Department College Of Arts & Sciences Proposed Minimum Salary $6,666.67 monthly - 9 Job Location Killeen, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description Texas A&M University-Central Texas (TAMUCT) is a public university in Killeen, Texas, near Fort Cavazos and the Austin area. It offers junior- and senior-level coursework leading to baccalaureate and graduate degrees. The student population at A&M-Central Texas is non-traditional and growing. TAMUCT is a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) serving over 2,400 students. The TAMUCT Social Sciences department is interdisciplinary, with programs in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Political Science, Sociology, and Anthropology. The Department of Social Sciences at Texas A&M University-Central Texas (TAMUCT) is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in our Criminal Justice undergraduate and graduate programs. Our program offers four degrees: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) in Criminal Justice, Master of Science (MS) in Criminal Justice, and Master of Science (MS) in Homeland Security. We are particularly interested in candidates who possess the ability to teach across various subfields within the discipline. Our department prides itself on being collegial and interdisciplinary; the successful candidate will exemplify and enhance these qualities. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the program through teaching, service, and scholarship commensurate with a regional university. Responsibilities + Teach face-to-face and online, undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach courses throughout the curriculum. + Engage in an active research agenda, including publishing and presenting findings at academic conferences. + Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a non-traditional student population and working effectively with faculty, staff, and students across disciplines. + Participate in service commitments within the department, college, university, and the profession. + Advise students. + Take an active role in the growth of undergraduate and graduate programs. + Other duties as assigned. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. Required Education and Experience + Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice or Criminology in hand by the time of appointment. + One year of undergraduate or graduate teaching experience. + Evidence of an active research agenda. Preferred Education and Experience + Evidence of exemplary teaching is preferred and should be noted in application where possible. + Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation in criminal justice or related areas. + Experience with online Learning Management Systems (LMS), preferably in a collegiate setting. + Experience in curriculum development. Salary: $6 0,000 Hours: Faculty hours; M-F; hours may vary by assignment Work Location: This is not a remote position. The selected candidate will be required to work on campus. To Apply Please apply directly on our Texas A&M University-Central Texas Job Site (https://www.tamuct.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities.html) . Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, transcripts, and the contact information of three professional references or three letters of references when applying for this position. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.