Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at University of Arkansas - Fayetteville in Monticello, Arkansas, United States Job Description Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.

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Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

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University of Arkansas at Monticello UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master's degree programs. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please submit a request via the OEOC website: Applicants are required to submit a request for each position to which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 870-460-1422.

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Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Summary of Job Duties:

Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate classes in criminal justice, including general education courses and courses in the candidate's field of specialization. Preference will be given to applicants who have teaching or research experience in one or more of the following fields: policing, law and legal practice, research methods, or fields that otherwise compliment current department strengths. Interest in engaging students in undergraduate research is highly desirable. Candidates will be expected to teach in person on the UAM campus; experience with online teaching and field experience in areas of specialization is highly desirable.

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A doctorate in Criminal Justice from an accredited program or a doctorate in a closely related field. ABD candidates or master's degree holders may be considered at the instructor level. Candidates are expected to begin August 2026.

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Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Teaching Philosophy

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Recruitment Contact Information:

Steven Harper, Interim Dean of Social and Behavioral Science, harpers@uamont.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Siteuasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal... For full info follow application link. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. To view full details and how to apply, or