Assistant Professor - College for Health, Community and Policy, Criminology & Criminal Justice
- University of Texas at San Antonio
- San Antonio, TX, USA
- Sep 13, 2024
Job Description
Assistant Professor - College for Health, Community and Policy, Criminology & Criminal Justice
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 12435
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
Tenure Track Assistant Professor
The University of Texas at San Antonio, College for Health, Community and Policy, and The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in digital economy, human health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 34,300 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region.
UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness, the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation, and the world.
In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized the UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.
UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
College for Health, Community and Policy
UTSA's College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP) trains students to develop solutions for complex social issues to improve the well-being of our communities. By engaging directly with the City of San Antonio, students and faculty live the college's mission to advance human health every day. The college is comprised of seven academic departments and one program —criminology and criminal justice, kinesiology, nutrition and dietetics, psychology, public administration, public health, social work and sociology and demography —as well as the Center for Applied Community and Policy Research, the Center for Community Based and Applied Health Research, the Institute for Demographic and Socioeconomic Research and the Institute for Health Disparities Research. HCAP includes nearly 200 faculty and 7,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Visit the College for Health, Community and Policy website to learn more: https://hcap.utsa.edu/.
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
The Department is housed within the College for Health, Community and Policy on UTSA's Downtown campus, which is located in the heart of San Antonio. The Department currently offers a B.A. in Criminology & Criminal Justice and a M.S. in Criminology & Criminal Justice to a population of more than 900 undergraduate and 40 graduate students. For further information about the Department, please visit our website: https://hcap.utsa.edu/criminal-justice/.
Position Summary
The Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at San Antonio seeks to fill one tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning Fall 2025. Those with research agendas in the areas of corrections and reentry to include institutional corrections, community corrections, and pretrial supervision and diversion are especially encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field by the time of appointment, along with demonstrated excellence in scholarly research, a passion for effective teaching, a commitment to service, and the promise of excellence in grant acquisition. Applicants who have not completed their doctoral dissertation (ABD) will be considered. The successful candidate must also have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a broad urban population and support the University's commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution and a model for student success. Teaching and research expectations are commensurate with Carnegie Research 1 institutions.
Application Process
Applicants should submit: (1) a research and teaching statement; (2) current curriculum vita; (3) one to three examples of published scholarly work; and (4) names and contact information of three references whom we may contact.
- All materials must be submitted through: https://www.utsa.edu/hr/employment/.
- Click on the “External Applicants” link to find the position announcement.
- Initial review of applications begins October 1st and will continue until the position is filled.
All questions regarding this position should be directed to:
Byongook Moon, Ph.D.
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice
University of Texas at San Antonio
For questions concerning the submission of materials, please contact:
Linda Moreno, Administrative Services Officer I
Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice
University of Texas at San Antonio
210-458-2535
Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
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