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Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology (up to 2 positions)

Employer
Sam Houston State University
Location
College of Criminal Justice
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology (up to 2 positions)

Requisition:

202600109F

Rank:

Assistant Professor

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type:

Full-Time Tenure Track

College:

College of Criminal Justice

Department:

Dept of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Open Date:

08/17/2026

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48267

Contact Name:

Andia Azimi

Title:

Search Committee Chair
Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2296

Contact Email:

axa205@shsu.edu

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:

Successful applicants are expected to 1) have an active research agenda that includes a strong publication record; 2) demonstrate the potential to secure external research funding; 3) teach core courses in the Department’s academic degree programs; and 4) demonstrate a commitment to mentoring students.

Educational Requirements for the Position:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related academic field.

Experience Required for the Position:


Areas of specialization are open, but preference will be given to candidates with research expertise in policing or juvenile justice and delinquency.


Other Requirements for the Position:

The faculty positions will be on-site with in-person teaching expectations and research expectations that are consistent with a high-ranking doctoral degree granting department within an R2 university.

Special Instructions Summary:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online at: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/ and should include a letter of interest, a current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research & goals, and the names and contact information for three references. addressed to: : Dr. Andia Azimi (axa205@shsu.edu), Chair Search Committee, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas 77341-2296.

Review of materials will begin September 16, 2026, and will continue until the search is completed.

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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About Sam Houston State University

For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.

SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.

Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.

Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. 

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

Member The Texas State University System  

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Telephone
936-294-1070
Location
1905 University Avenue
 Huntsville
TX
77340
United States
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