Visiting Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

The University of Memphis

The University of Memphis Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Teaching for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. The University of Memphis is an R1 Research University emphasizing scholarship, teaching, and service. The Criminology and Criminal Justice Department is a research-intensive group of faculties working within an environment committed to community engagement and collaboration. Additional information about the department is available at: http://cjustice.memphis.edu.

Candidates should have at least a master’s in criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related social science discipline or Juris Doctorate or Ed.D. This a generalist position and all specializations will be considered. Successful applicants are expected to have experience teaching at the university level. Faculty typically teach four courses per semester and are expected to participate in the service needs of the department and the University.

Salary and benefits are competitive. Please include a (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) teaching philosophy, and (4) contact information for three professional references. Review of applications begins ASAP. Please contact Jennie Sipe at [email protected] with any questions.

The position is contingent upon available funding and is for a one-year term.  

The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversifying its work force. Applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

Candidates should have at least a master’s in criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related social science discipline or Juris Doctorate or Ed.D. This a generalist position and all specializations will be considered. Successful applicants are expected to have experience teaching at the university level.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.