Assistant Professor, Tenure Track - Criminal Justice

Department: Criminal Justice Location: Belknap Campus Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R109255 Position Description: The Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Louisville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an anticipated start date of August 2027. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field. ABD candidates will be considered if all degree requirements will be completed by August 1, 2027. The area of expertise is open, though expertise in investigative forensics or artificial intelligence in criminal justice is preferred. We seek a colleague who excels in research and instruction and can contribute to our undergraduate and graduate programs. Applicants should demonstrate a strong record of, or potential for, high-quality scholarship and teaching, as well as potential to attract external funding. The teaching load is two courses per semester, and faculty are expected to engage in appropriate university, professional, and community service. The department offers opportunities for researcher-practitioner partnerships with criminal justice agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. The Department of Criminal Justice offers Bachelor of Science, Minors in Investigative Forensics and Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Justice, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees and is committed to student-centered teaching, rigorous research, and community engagement. Faculty maintain strong partnerships with criminal justice organizations and have a record of securing external support for research and applied projects. The department also includes the Southern Police Institute (SPI), a nationally and internationally recognized provider of advanced education and professional development for law enforcement practitioners, and the SPI Center for Training Research and Innovative Simulation which focuses on applied research and bringing realistic scenario-based trainings to justice professionals. Located in Kentucky’s largest city, the University of Louisville is a nationally recognized metropolitan research university. UofL is one of only 13 universities in the United States recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research 1, Community Engaged, and Opportunity College university, providing extensive opportunities for research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement. Louisville offers the amenities of a major metropolitan area while maintaining an accessible quality of life. Situated along the Ohio River, the city features a vibrant arts and cultural community, a nationally recognized food and beverage scene, an extensive parks system, collegiate and professional sports, and signature attractions and events, including the Kentucky Derby. The region also provides convenient access to hiking and other outdoor recreation. Learn more about living in Louisville on UofL’s official website. All applicants must apply online and submit the following documents: CV Letter of interest detailing their fit with the department and job description Research statement Teaching statement Contact information for 3 references Review of applications will begin October 9, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. 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