Assistant Professor of Criminology, Tenure Track (Finance)

The Department of Criminology at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa invites applications for two nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin August 7, 2026. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related social science discipline by the date of appointment. Advanced assistants are encouraged to apply. ABDs will be considered but degree must be in hand by time of appointment. Area of specialization is open. Preference will be given to those applicants who demonstrate an ability to make a significant contribution to the department's doctoral program. Evidence of effective teaching experience, online or in person, is preferred, and applicants should show a strong record of research productivity and grant potential. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Review of applications will begin September 12, 2025 and will continue until positions are filled.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All job decisions at USF are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

The University of South Florida is one of the preeminent research universities in Florida and the Department of Criminology is a nationally ranked Criminology program. The Department offers degrees at the Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. levels. To learn more about the department, please visit our web site at: Department of Criminology | University of South Florida . USF is now a member of the AAU.

Applicants must apply for the position through USF on-line employment application system Careers @ USF https://employment.usf.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp (view Faculty positions for the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, Department of Criminology, Job Opening ID # ). Enter demographic information and upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The cover letter should include your teaching philosophy and a description of your research agenda. A separate document with evidence of teaching effectiveness should also be included. For additional information you may contact search chair Dr. Chae Jaynes, jaynes@usf.edu

Submission Documents:

Candidates must include a CV, cover letter, and 3 references (name, title, email and phone number) to be contacted at a later date.Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D in Criminology or closely related field; J.D. degrees are not acceptable. Degree must be conferred by August 7, 2026.

• Evidence of publication record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of effective teaching at the university level.

• Evidence of strong or promising publication record.

• Evidence of ability to secure external funding.

• Applicants should show a strong record of research productivity commensurate with rank, and grant experience or grant potential.

Criteria for the evaluation of candidates

To ensure the fair and equitable evaluation of all candidates, the following criteria will be used in reviewing the applicants' qualifications. Ranges for rating the criteria are weighted in terms of importance to the position.

Applicants are required to submit the following in support of their application:

Cover Letter

CV

3 References (email and phone number), to be contacted at a later dateWorking at USF
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.