Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice (RACE

Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice (RACE & INEQUALITY)

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

Position

We are seeking an appointment‑track Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice (RACE & INEQUALITY). The appointment is expected to begin Fall 2027. Candidates should be able to teach core courses on race and ethnicity, and/or elective courses on gangs and the criminal justice system. The role requires excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and will participate in department, college, and university committees.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on Race, Inequality and the Criminal Justice System and/or Gangs and the Criminal Justice System, and develop additional related courses as needed.
• Produce scholarship commensurate with tenure requirements in the area of race/inequality and/or gangs.
• Engage in student advising, mentorship, and service at the department, college, and university level.
• Participate in departmental and university‑wide committees and contribute to the broader disciplinary community.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in the social sciences with an emphasis in criminal and social justice.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse undergraduate student population, including first‑generation, low‑socioeconomic and historically minoritized students.
• Ability to teach Race, Inequality and the Criminal Justice System and/or Gangs and the Criminal Justice System.
• Potential for curricular growth/development of the criminal justice major.
• Research agenda advancing criminal and social justice in race/inequality and/or gangs.
• Strong record or potential for scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the appointment level.
• Evidence of service to the university and the discipline.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to balance teaching, scholarship, and service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialization in pedagogy and scholarship with a focus on race/ethnicity or gangs and their intersections with the criminal justice system.

Application

• Complete online application via the CSU Fullerton career portal.
• Submit a cover letter addressing the required qualifications.
• Provide a curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and unofficial graduate transcripts.
• Include a statement of commitment to inclusive excellence (≤ 500 words).
• Submit three references.
• Letters of recommendation as required for semi‑finalists and finalists.

Application Deadline

All materials must be received by September 10 2026 . The anticipated appointment date is August 2027.

Compensation

Assistant Professor (Academic Year) salary range: $6,221–$13,224 per month (12 payments). Anticipated hiring range: $6,990–$7,130 per month.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, dental plans; fee‑waiver for spouse, domestic partner, and dependents; on‑campus child care; defined‑benefit retirement; and optional tax‑sheltering opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

California State University, Fullerton is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The university provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. The university also complies with Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal laws. Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are prohibited in all university programs, policies, and practices.