Professional Practice Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

OverviewThe School of Social Sciences, Criminal Justice program at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a full-time Professional Practice Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) or Assistant Professor (tenure-track) of Criminal Justice. The position is located at the USU Eastern Campus in Price, Utah. This is a nine-month appointment beginning August 2026 focused on forensic science and investigations. The successful candidate will provide support for a rapidly growing applied criminal justice program. Applicants should have university-level criminal justice teaching experience and experience in forensic science and investigations.ResponsibilitiesTeaching lower and upper-division courses in the criminal justice programAdvising undergraduate studentsProviding service to the department, the university, and the professionOther duties as assignedQualificationsProfessional Practice Assistant ProfessorMinimum: MA/MS in forensic sciences, criminal justice/criminology, or a closely related social science discipline at the time of appointment.Preferred: 1) experience teaching undergraduate courses in criminal justice, 2) teaching experience with distance education technology and delivery modalities, and 3) experience working in corrections.Assistant ProfessorMinimum: 1) a PhD in forensic science, criminal justice/investigations, or a closely related forensics degree; 2) a Juris Doctorate (JD) and a master's degree in forensic science, criminal justice/investigations or a closely related forensics degree; or 3) a JD and demonstrated relevant experience in criminal justice/investigations.Preferred: 1) experience teaching undergraduate courses in forensic science, criminal justice, or investigations; 2) teaching experience with distance education technology; 3) a record of scholarly activity; and 4) experience working in forensic science or investigations.Required DocumentsCV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"Names and contact information of at least three references to be added at the beginning of your application in the Candidate ProfileDocument size may not exceed 10 MB.Advertised SalaryCommensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits.Notice of Non-discriminationIn its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. Utah State University is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination on any of these bases. The University also ensures reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.J-18808-Ljbffr