Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

Clemson University: College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences: Sociology & Anthropology

Location: Brackett Hall

Open Date: May 08, 2026

Description

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice beginning August 2027.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field by the time of the appointment. The area of specialization is open within criminology and criminal justice.

Successful applicants must demonstrate an active research agenda with evidence of publications and a clear strategy for securing external grant funding. Faculty have the opportunity to contribute to the department’s M.S. in Social Science program and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. Policy Studies program.

The teaching load for tenure-track Assistant Professors is generally two courses per semester.

The department is home to the Center for Public Safety Research, which conducts scientific investigations and forges collaborative partnerships with governmental and non-profit organizations to promote public safety and strengthen communities.

Clemson University is a Carnegie Research 1 (R-1) public land-grant institution with over 20,000 undergraduates and 5,500 graduate students, located near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice is a member of the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences and is home to 35 faculty members across the three represented disciplines. The department’s research productivity aligns with Clemson’s R1 research designation, and its faculty have received grant funding from various agencies totaling over $1.5M in research expenditures annually. Successful candidates will integrate and complement existing strengths in our program and contribute to the department’s interdisciplinary focus.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following items via Interfolio: (1) a letter of application detailing teaching and research interests and achievements, (2) a Curriculum Vitae, and (3) the names and contact information for three references.

Application review will begin on August 31, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Application link:https://apptrkr.com/7146456

For more information and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7146456

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

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