Assistant Professor (Justice Studies)

Prairie View A&M University

Assistant Professor (Justice Studies)

Job Title
Assistant Professor (Justice Studies)

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
Department Of Justice Studies

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description

The position is a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Justice Studies at Prairie View A&M University. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be for candidates who can teach courses across the curriculum and programs offered in the department. Additionally, the candidate is expected to engage in scholarly research (e.g., publish peer-reviewed journal articles, scholarly books, seeking external grants, etc.), and engage in professional service at the university and within the discipline.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Teach classes face-to-face or online as assigned by the Department Head.
• Deliver class content in a receptive manner to meet course objectives.
• Create and post course syllabi to make it accessible to students.
• Ensure the course readings and assignments are directly related to the course descriptions.
• Grade assignments and/or provide feedback in a timely manner.
• Submit final grades by the university deadlines.
• Mentor students on research projects.
• Publish research in scholarly outlets (e.g., peer-reviewed journals, scholarly books with an academic press, etc.).
• Serve on committees as assigned by the Department Head.
• Serve on dissertation committees of students in the department's Ph.D. program.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice or a closely related field. Applicants with only a J.D. will not be considered.
• At least one year of undergraduate teaching experience.
• A.B.D. will be considered conferral of degree by 8/1/2026.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two plus years of teaching.
• Research portfolio that includes peer reviewed publications and some experience applying for external research funding.
• Mentoring and assessment of student learning.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
• Participate in institutional service roles including department/college/university committees.

Other Requirements:

• Seek external funding for research projects.
• Engage in appropriate service in the discipline and community.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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About Us
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.

PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.