8 law criminal justice jobs found in Philadelphia, PA

Full-time Lecturer in the Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership Program Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 31, 2025 Deadline: The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership (MCPL) program . This full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer position will be appointed in the Department of Criminology at the School of Arts and Sciences . Initial appointment begins in January 2026 and will continue through the following academic year (2026-27). The appointment may be renewed annually for up to two additional years contingent on satisfactory performance and approval from the Dean. This in-person, teaching-intensive position is ideal for an individual with both academic training and practical experience in law enforcement and criminology, and a deep commitment to advancing evidence-based practices in...

2026 Assistant Professor of Law Location: University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Open Date: Aug 11, 2025 Deadline: The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School seeks to fill tenure-track positions in a number of fields with a start date of July 1, 2026. Qualifications Applicants should have an excellent academic record, high-quality publications, and/or exceptional experience of a scholarly nature in nationally recognized law reform work, government service, or cutting-edge legal practice. Application Instructions To apply, please submit a C.V., cover letter, and research agenda via Interfolio. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Crater, Assistant Director of Faculty Affairs, at kcrater@law.upenn.edu. To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/170663 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color,...

George Sharswood Fellowship Location: Penn Carey Law, Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 18, 2025 Deadline: The Sharswood Fellowship was created in 2007 to encourage scholars committed to entering a career in legal academia. Each year the Penn Carey Law faculty awards two fellowships that each fund two years of research, writing, and teaching. The Sharswood Fellowship is distinguished by fellows' full integration into the law school faculty and its emphasis on teaching classes that the fellow feels will help them prepare for the teaching they will do as an assistant professor. The Law School has an excellent record of placing fellows, and Sharswood Fellows have gone on to tenure-track legal academic positions at law schools including those at Stanford, U.C. Berkeley, the University of Chicago, New York University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Sharswood Fellows join a vibrant community of academic fellows from the Law School's Quattrone Center for the Fair...

Victim Advocate University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide...

Quattrone Center Research Fellow Location: University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Open Date: May 24, 2025 Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time About the Quattrone Center: The Quattrone Center is a research and policy hub housed at the Law School. The interdisciplinary Center brings together faculty from across the University of Pennsylvania and the nation, collaborating with criminal justice practitioners in an interdisciplinary approach to reduce errors in the administration of justice. The Quattrone Center has rapidly established itself as a thought leader on issues pertaining to the reduction of errors in criminal justice and is the chief proponent for blending law and scientific research (both social science and new technology) in a "systems approach" to improving the criminal justice system. The Center applies techniques from healthcare, aviation, and other industries focused on safety, quality control, reliability, etc. in ways that unify...

Deputy Chief of Investigations, University of Pennsylvania Police Department University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical...

Deputy Chief of Investigations, University of Pennsylvania Police Department University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical...