[Hiring] Clinical Assistant Professor of Criminology @University of Idaho Job

Role Description

The Department of Culture, Society and Justice at the University of Idaho invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Criminology, a full-time, non-tenure track position starting in August of 2026.

• This position will primarily be expected to contribute to online course delivery for the University of Idaho.
• Expected to teach one course per semester on the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls.
• All areas of specialization will be considered, particularly those that complement current course offerings and department strengths.
• Teach core service courses offered in the Master of Sciences degree in criminology and the undergraduate degree program in criminology, such as:
  • Introduction to Criminology
  • Justice Institutions
  • Criminological Theory
  • Research Methods in Criminology
  • Justice Policy Issues
• Encouraged to teach in specialty areas within criminology.
• Contribute to areas such as internship supervision and mentorship and advising of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• The standard teaching load is a 3/4 (seven classes per academic year).

Qualifications

• Masters in criminology, criminal justice, law & society, or a closely related field.
• Experience developing and/or teaching criminology courses.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, law & society, or a closely related field (a JD does not meet the minimum educational requirements for this position).
• Experience teaching online courses.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at a college or university.