ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Tenure-Track / Criminal Justice & Criminology / UMKC School of Humanities & Social Sciences

University of Missouri-Kansas City

School of Humanities & Social Sciences

CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CRIMINOLOGY

The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is a Carnegie Research 1 institution located in an urban environment that provides excellent opportunities. In UMKC's School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), our vast selection of courses - spanning the arts, humanities, and social sciences - offers a diverse educational experience. More specifically, ideas and human experiences are analyzed in SHSS from different perspectives, which prepares students for careers in government, law, education, communications, political organizations, and more. In SHSS, the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology (CJC) offers Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees in Criminal Justice and Criminology. Faculty in the Department of CJC are heavily involved in community-based research and grantsmanship. Additional information about the Department of CJC can be found on their website: https://shss.umkc.edu/areas-of-study/criminal-justice-and-criminology/.

The Department of CJC invites applications for one (1) full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. While areas of instructional and scholarly expertise are open, we especially encourage applicants whose scholarship focuses on one or more of the following areas: policing, courts, and corrections. Position responsibilities include:

• scholarly research/publishing,
• pursuit of extramural funding,
• high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching, and
• service to students, Department, School, University, community, and/or discipline.

Successful candidates will work effectively with non-/traditional students from varied backgrounds.

This is a 9-month, full-time, benefit-eligible, tenure-track ranked faculty appointment that will begin August 2026. Our academic schedules and workload provide for a positive work/life balance.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. by August 1, 2026 in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field; advanced ABDs will be considered.

Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans and tuition discount at all 4 UM System campuses for employees and qualifying dependents, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

For consideration, you must apply online at https://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/, click in Academic Positions Job Opening ID 56034.

Please complete the online application form and provide:

• your cover letter of interest highlighting your career achievements that qualify you for a tenure-track faculty position,
• a research philosophy and effectiveness statement,
• a teaching philosophy and effectiveness statement, and
• curriculum vitae.

In your materials, please discuss how your experiences and expertise align with the position responsibilities.

For the online application, please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document. Additionally, please limit the document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

• If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
• For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 56034 and name of the position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

In addition to the application materials submitted online, the names and current contact information of three professional references will be requested from candidates selected for Zoom interviews. Please do not submit letters of references until prompted. We will contact references and request educational transcripts for applicants who progress to the finalist stage.

Review of applications will begin Mon. Sep. 8, 2025 and continue until a qualified candidate is hired.

UMKC is a public, urban, Carnegie R1 rated research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with multicultural communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, more economically secure quality of life. Nestled in the heart of the largest city in Missouri, our faculty and students have opportunity to conduct research and collaborate with local law enforcement, city-county-state public service departments and government, and private companies on a variety of projects and common interests.

We are proud to be Kansas City's university! https://www.umkc.edu/

A City on the Rise: Big City Life and Midwest Charm, Kansas City offers the best of both worlds - a vibrant, urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living. The university is in one of the most entrepreneurial cities in America, and the metropolitan area has a population of more than 2.4 million. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, and health science research engagement. Our community boasts championship professional athletic teams, NASCAR racing, ethnic and local cuisine (some great BBQ!), an international airport, and a rich history of music and performing arts. Our beautiful state provides rivers, lakes, biking/hiking trails, and mountains for outdoor enthusiasts, all within an easy drive. Kansas City offers something for everyone. https://www.visitkc.com/

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.