Job TitleAssistant Professor - Criminal Justice Agency Texas A&M University - Victoria Department College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationVictoria, Texas Job TypeFaculty Job Description Texas A&M–Victoria seeks one full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, with a start date of August 2027. Qualifications: The Department of Social Science at Texas A&M–Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track position in Criminal Justice. A doctoral degree in Criminal Justice, or a closely related field, by the start date is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education and will contribute to a vibrant department that supports multiple majors, including History, Political Science, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. Applicants whose research is in any area of Criminal Justice are encouraged to apply. Evidence of an active research agenda and the ability to publish in the field of expertise is expected. Teaching responsibilities include in-person and online introductory and elective undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice. The role also may require supervising students in their practical experiences, advising, and mentoring students to help them achieve their potential, and serving on university committees as needed. Responsibilities: The applicant will teach twelve credit hours per semester of undergraduate Criminal Justice courses, in-person and online, depending on the expertise of the applicant and departmental needs. The successful applicant is expected to direct student learning opportunities that might include undergraduate research, or other applied student experiences, and to contribute to the distinctive general education curriculum and the broader academic life on campus. Other expectations include research and scholarly activity, career advising, fostering connections with community organizations, maintaining a strong campus presence, and supporting student recruitment and retention efforts. Values: Texas A&M–Victoria Values: Together We Rise · Wisdom · Excellence · Respect · Integrity · Students · Empathy Setting: Texas A&M University–Victoria is the most recent addition to the Texas A&M University System. The University was founded in 1973 as part of the University of Houston System and was transferred to the Texas A&M University System during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. A&M–Victoria is the only four-year university in a 100-mile radius and is just 30 miles from the Texas Gulf Coast. The University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in the Coastal Bend region of Texas. It serves the educational needs, promotes economic well-being, and advances the community and region's quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and it offers more than 50 academic programs, as well as concentrations and certificates. The university also has several accreditations for specific areas and programs, including from the AACSB, ABET, CACREP and CCNE. In addition to its recent transition into The Texas A&M University System, A&M–Victoria is in the process of adding academic programs in three major areas: aviation, agribusiness, and engineering. In addition to academic excellence, A&M–Victoria has a thriving Athletics program that offers six competitive teams: baseball, softball, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s golf. The Jaguars are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the baseball, softball and soccer teams compete in the Red River Athletic Conference. The golf teams compete in the Association of Independent Institutions Conference. Learn more about Texas A&M University–Victoria’s history, academic programs, and campus facilities here. Application: Review of applications will begin October 24, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the candidate’s qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references. For more information regarding this position and to apply, visit here. If you have any questions related to the search, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr.Sara Zedaker (ZedakerS@tamuv.edu) 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. Texas A&M University-Victoria, located in the heart of the Coastal Bend region since 1973 in Victoria, Texas, offers courses leading to more than 50 academic programs in the colleges of Business; Education & Health Professions; Liberal Arts & Social Sciences; and Natural & Applied Science. The university supports the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Opportunities for All initiative to increase awareness about state colleges and universities and the important role they have in providing a high-quality and accessible education to an increasingly diverse student population, as well as contributing to regional and state economic development. The policy of A&M-Victoria is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, veteran’s status, genetic information or sex (including pregnancy), except where such a distinction is required by law. Additionally, A&M-Victoria prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment and educational programs on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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