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Assistant Professor Tenure-Track (Criminology)
- Location
- Tampa
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- 2MO AGO
About the role
Why USF Criminology?
USF Criminology is a nationally recognized department with a strong record of research and graduate education. Our graduate program is currently ranked No. 18 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, and the department offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. Faculty and students work in an active research environment, including research laboratories focused on cybercrime, human trafficking, prisoner reentry, and other areas of criminology and criminal justice. The department values rigorous scholarship, collaboration, and research that contributes to both the discipline and the communities we study.
USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and a Preeminent R1 research university serving nearly 50,000 students. The university offers substantial opportunities for interdisciplinary and applied research across a major research institution and the broader Tampa Bay region. Tampa offers an exceptional quality of life, combining year-round sunshine, abundant outdoor recreation, a vibrant cultural and dining scene, and the amenities of a major metropolitan area within a welcoming and diverse community.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related social science discipline prior to the date of appointment. J.D. degrees are not acceptable.
- Evidence of a publication record.
- ABDs will be considered, but the degree must be conferred prior to the date of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong record of scholarly publication.
- Evidence of effective teaching at the university level.
- Evidence of grant experience or potential to secure external funding.
- Potential to make a significant contribution to the department’s doctoral program.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply through the USF online application system at jobs.usf.edu.
Please submit:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Three references, to be contacted later
Review of applications will begin October 2nd, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For questions about the position, please contact:
George Burruss
Department and Search Committee Chair gburruss@usf.edu
For ADA accommodations, contact taneisharobinson@usf.edu.
Learn more: criminology.usf.edu
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
About the Position
We are seeking a scholar who will contribute to the department’s research mission and doctoral program. Because the area of specialization is open, we welcome candidates working across the breadth of criminology and criminal justice and using a range of theoretical, methodological, and interdisciplinary approaches. The successful candidate should demonstrate research productivity and the potential to develop an externally funded research program. Evidence of effective university teaching, either in person or online, is preferred.
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