Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor of Criminal Justice

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor of Criminal Justice.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants
must complete an online application at https://jobs.usm.edu. Along with the
application, applicants should include: (1) a cover letter detailing potential
for high-quality teaching and scholarly and service
activities;
(2) a curriculum vita; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and goals; (4) a
list of three professional references along with contact information for each;
and (5) unofficial transcripts from undergraduate and graduate
institutions. To receive priority consideration, applications must be
received by January 9, 2026. Official transcripts will be required prior to a
campus interview. Anticipated start date for this position is August 2026.

Applicants
must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor
applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

All questions concerning this position should be directed to:
Dr. Annabelle Frazier, Search Committee Chair
School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security
The University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive #5127, Hattiesburg, MS 39406
[email protected]

Job Summary
The School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and
Security at the University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a
full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track Assistant
Teaching Professor or Instructor of Criminal Justice. The teaching load is four
classes per semester (Fall and Spring). The position is based on the
Hattiesburg campus (Hattiesburg, MS). The ideal candidate for this position
would be well qualified to teach a wide range of criminal justice courses,
including the areas of law and courts, security studies, corrections, and
policing, in both face-to-face and hybrid/online formats.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Teach, advise, and mentor college students at the university level.
2. Face-to-face and online course delivery and instruction.
3. Prepare and submit syllabi, grades and other required course documentation and assessment materials in a timely manner.
4. Engage in scholarly and service activities commensurate with university, college, and school expectations.
5. Hold regular office hours.
6. Attendance at school, college and university meetings and recruitment events.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.
   

Minimum Qualifications: Instructor of Criminal Justice
Earned master’s degree in Criminal Justice or Criminology (or a closely
related field) from an accredited university or earned Juris Doctor (J.D.)
degree from a law school approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) and
housed within an accredited university.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Instructor of
Criminal Justice

• Ability
  to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the
  university level in an undergraduate criminal justice degree program.
• Ability
  to articulate concepts and instructions effectively to students.
• Ability
  to effectively engage in scholarly and service activities in the discipline.
• Ability
  to effectively advise and mentor college students at the university level.
• Strong
  written and oral communication skills.
• Specialized
  knowledge in the field of criminal justice as demonstrated through graduate
  level coursework, research, and/or professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Instructor
of Criminal Justice
Ability to effectively teach a wide range of criminal
justice courses.
Expertise and ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: law and
courts; security studies; intelligence analysis; corrections.
Teaching, mentoring, and service experience at university level.
Experience with online course delivery and instruction using Canvas or similar
learning management systems (LMS).
Professional experience in criminal justice, security, law, or related field.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff,
and faculty from all backgrounds,
programs, and colleges.

Minimum Qualifications: Assistant Teaching Professor of
Criminal Justice
Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Criminal Justice or Criminology
(or a closely related field) from an accredited university. ABDs will be
considered, but it is expected that the Ph.D. will be earned by the date of
appointment. A J.D. degree alone (without also having an earned Ph.D.) does not
meet minimum qualifications for the Assistant Teaching Professor position.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Assistant
Teaching Professor of Criminal Justice

• Ability
  to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the
  university level in undergraduate and graduate criminal justice degree
  programs.
• Ability
  to articulate concepts and instructions effectively to students.
• Ability
  to effectively engage in scholarly and service activities in the discipline.
• Ability
  to effectively advise and mentor college students at the university level.
• Strong
  written and oral communication skills.
• Specialized
  knowledge in the field of criminal justice as demonstrated through graduate
  level coursework, research, and/or professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Assistant Teaching
Professor of Criminal Justice
Ability to effectively teach a wide range of criminal
justice courses.
Expertise and ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: law and
courts; security studies; intelligence analysis; corrections.
Teaching, mentoring, and service experience at university level.
Experience with online course delivery and instruction using Canvas or similar
learning management systems (LMS).
Professional experience in criminal justice, security, law, or related field.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff,
and faculty from all backgrounds,
programs, and colleges.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern
Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing
students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students
in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the
Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We
are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of
the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in
polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing
language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national
leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,
nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter
fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such
as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of
business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by
producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of
excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation
accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our
student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and
persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.