Assistant Professor Practice, Criminal Justice Studies

Job description

Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements. [auto-populates in Workday] The Department of Criminal Justice Studies at the University of Akron (https://www.uakron.edu/ccj) invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor position starting in August 2026. Required Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Public Policy, or a field relevant to crime analysis; OR a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited institution. - 2 years of demonstrated professional experience in criminal law or crime/criminal intelligence analysis - Evidence of effective teaching or potential for teaching excellence. Preferred Qualifications: The mission of the Department of Criminal Justice Studies is to enhance the public good through community engagement and action research. The department seeks to provide high-quality, student-centered education through engaged teaching, applied research, and service to the community. The department emphasizes practical and theoretical approaches to criminal justice education and prepares students for careers across justice related fields. We seek scholars that w...