ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of Criminal Justice and Criminology / UMKC School of Humanities and Social Sciences, 37044

University of Missouri-Kansas City
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Assistant Professor - Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology

With our vast selection of courses spanning the arts, humanities, and sciences, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a diverse educational experience. Analyzing ideas and human experiences from a wide variety of perspectives prepares students for careers in government, law, education, communications, and political organizations.

The Criminal Justice and Criminology department offers B.A. and M.S. degrees in Criminal Justice and Criminology. UMKC's urban location provides excellent opportunities for research and community engagement. Additional information can be found on the department's

website: https://shss.umkc.edu/areas-of-study/criminal-justice-and-criminology/.

The Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position. Substantive teaching and research areas are open. Responsibilities include:

• scholarly research/publishing,
• pursuit of extramural funding,
• high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching, and
• service to students, the School, the university, and the discipline.

Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to community engagement in research and teaching, and will work effectively with non-/traditional students from varied backgrounds.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. by start date in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field;

• Advanced All But Dissertation (ABD) applicants will be considered.

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience, evidence of externally funded research, and credentials.

This is a 9-month (academic year), full-time, benefit-eligible, tenure-track, ranked faculty appointment.

Our academic schedules and workload provide for a positive work/life balance.

For consideration, you must apply online at https://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/, click in Academic Positions Job Opening ID 58744.

Please complete the online application form and provide:

• your cover letter of interest highlighting your career achievements which qualify you for a tenure-track faculty position
• a statement of research philosophy and evidence of research if available
• a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness
• curriculum vitae

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

• For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number and name of the position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

Additionally, please arrange to have three professional reference letters sent directly to:

Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
University of Missouri-Kansas City
5030 Cherry Street, 446 Cherry Hall
Kansas City, MO 64110
umkccjc@umkc.edu

We will contact references and request educational transcripts for applicants who progress to the finalist stage.

Review of applications will begin on Monday, March 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

UMKC is a public, urban, Carnegie R1 rated research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with multicultural communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, more economically secure quality of life. https://www.umkc.edu/

A City on the Rise: Big City Life and Midwest Charm, Kansas City offers the best of both worlds - a vibrant, urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living. The university is in one of the most entrepreneurial cities in America, and the metropolitan area has a population of more than 2.4 million. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, and health science research engagement. Our community boasts championship professional athletic teams, NASCAR racing, ethnic and local cuisine (some great BBQ!), and a rich history of music and performing arts. Our beautiful state provides rivers, lakes, biking/hiking trails, and mountains for outdoor enthusiasts, all within an easy drive. https://www.visitkc.com/

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.