Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
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![]() United States, Indiana, Evansville | |
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Title:Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Division: Provost's Office Department: College of Liberal Arts FLSA Status:Exempt Salary Range:Annual Salary EEO Job Group:2 C5 Position Summary The Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Southern Indiana, a public university in Evansville, Indiana, seeks applications for a 9-month tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Criminal Justice with a specialty in policing. Appointment will begin Fall 2026. Duties/Responsibilities The Assistant Professor will be expected to teach face-to-face and online, at both the undergraduate and graduate level, maintain an active research agenda culminating in peer-reviewed publications, and engage in professional and university service activities. Required Knowledge and Skills Applicants must hold or be nearing completion (ABD) of a doctoral degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology or related field. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor if the terminal degree will be completed by the end of their first year of employment. If employment starts in August 2026, terminal degree must be completed by the end of July 2027. About the College Information about the College of Liberal Arts can be found at https://www.usi.edu/liberal-arts. About the Department Information on the degree programs in the Department of Criminal Justice may be found at https://www.usi.edu/liberal-arts/criminal-justice/ Application Process
Click "Apply Now!" near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:
Official transcripts will be required at a later stage. Search Committee Chair: If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Jason Callahan, search committee chair, at jcallahan@usi.edu. Best Consideration Date: For best consideration, please submit materials by November 6, 2025. Pre-Employment Screening A background check will be required for employment in this position. Authorization to Work in the United States USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position. Interview Accommodations Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815. EEO Statement USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities |