Instructional Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Job Title Instructional Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Agency Texas A&M International University Department Dept, Social Sciences Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Laredo, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to begin Fall 2026 . TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/ . This is a non-tenure track 9-month faculty position. Primary duties will include teaching undergraduate and master’s courses (15 credit hours per semester) in the field of Criminal Justice. The program seeks a candidate who can teach a variety of core courses at the undergraduate level, with opportunities to teach elective and master’s courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Candidates must be able to deliver content in various formats, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid. Flexibility in scheduling is required, with availability for morning, afternoon, evening, and/or weekend classes. Duties also include serving on departmental, college, and university committees. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. The Program in Criminal Justice is housed within the Department of Social Sciences, which is within the College of Arts and Sciences. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.tamiu.edu/coas/dss/index.shtml . Required Qualifications The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Criminal Justice or a related field. Candidates who are ABD will also be considered but must have earned a doctorate before August 16, 2026. We desire candidates who are committed to undergraduate and graduate education and are ready to teach a variety of Criminal Justice courses at the undergraduate and masters levels. Experience teaching classes in multiple modalities (face-to-face, online, and hybrid) is preferred. We strongly encourage candidates with prior experience teaching at an institution of higher education. We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university. Application Process The first review of applications will be 10/19/2025 . The completed employment application must include: Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications Current curriculum vitae Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree Names and contact information of three current professional references Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/ . For more information, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Daniel Scott, at [email protected] . INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT : During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.