CJ·Criminal Justice

Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice (COURTS)

California State University, Fullerton·Fullerton, CA

Type: Full-time

Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice (COURTS)

Department of Criminal Justice
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Assistant Professor
Fall 2027

The Division of Politics, Administration and Justice at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Criminal Justice (COURTS) with an appointment to begin Fall 2027.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. CSUF complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

In addition, California State University, Fullerton is a leading public university known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The university values teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021 and 2024 from Excelencia in Education, the nation's leading authority on Latinx student success. Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population of over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. Cal State Fullerton is firmly committed to helping students achieve academic excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from various disciplines who share the university's mission and core values. We welcome you to consider joining the Titan community.

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups you can join to support your success.

Position
The Department of Criminal Justice, within the Division of Politics, Administration, and Justice, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position, specializing in courts and judicial processes. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Pedagogical responsibilities will include teaching a core course on criminal courts, a breadth requirement for criminal justice students. The department desires a candidate who will create new court-related courses in specialized areas, such as appellate advocacy, procedural justice, judicial decision-making, jurors and juries, or international courts. The department is open to other courses relevant to a candidate's specialization. In addition, the department desires a candidate who has an interest in participating in existing, or developing new, high-impact practices for students, such as Moot Court, Mock Trial, and/or service-learning courses

CSUF faculty are committed teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually mentored projects. Successful candidates would be responsible for engaging in superb teaching, advisement, and mentorship, and undertaking meritorious service at the department, college, university, and community levels. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellence collectively in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in legal studies, law and society, sociology, psychology, or related field at the time of appointment

Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse undergraduate student population, including first-generation college students, low-socioeconomic students, and historically minoritized students.

Potential for / demonstrated ability to teach criminal courts

Potential for / demonstrated ability to contribute to curricular growth/development of the criminal justice major

Potential for /demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application

A strong record of, or potential to produce, scholarly publications

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues

Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service

Preferred Qualifications

Potential for/demonstrated ability to lead existing, or developing new, high impact practices for students.

Application
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html, choose full-time faculty, search for the position 559725 and provide the following required materials:

cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications

curriculum vitae

research statement

teaching statement

graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review)

candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words):

Inclusive excellence is a strategic framework that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving organizational success and high-quality learning and teaching. It's a way of thinking and acting that integrates these values into all aspects of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy to recruitment and hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence is not just about achieving high standards, but also about ensuring that all members of the community have the opportunity to thrive and contribute (Williams et al., 2005).

With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about the applicant's perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement should showcase the candidate's professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, languages, religions, and sexual orientations.

Cal State Fullerton serves a student body that reflects the rich cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic mosaic of Southern California. Please provide concrete examples of how you, as a faculty member, will support our students in one or more of the following areas, which fall under the areas of awareness and understanding, experience and commitment, and future plans.

Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding perspectives that are reflective of the student population into your teaching and/or scholarship.
Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a diverse student population.
Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the classroom environment.
Your experience integrating creative activities that are inclusive of the identities of our student body and communities.

a list of three references with relevant contact information

Semi-Finalists must submit three letters of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back into your applicant portal.

Finalists will be asked to have each of their three referents submit a letter of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to offer should you proceed to this search phase.