California State University, Northridge
Assistant Professor - Department of Criminology and Justice Studies 26-03
California State University, Northridge, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement Department:
Criminology and Justice Studies Faculty Hire Number:
#26-03 Rank:
Assistant Professor Effective Date of Appointment:
August 19, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval) Salary Scale:
$80,000 (Dependent upon qualifications) CSUN’s Commitment to You: CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2024, CSUN enrolls nearly 37,000 students, where 56.3% are Latinx, 18.9% are White, 8.7% are Asian American, 5.3% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. For more information about the University, visit: http://www.csun.edu About the College: The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences\' motto is "Locally Engaged, Globally Prepared." This is reflected in all we do, ranging from faculty to students. We are the home of educators who are committed to decreasing the distance between communities and the campus. Our faculty connect to communities through applied research, internships, and clinics, and as a result of engagement with faculty-led initiatives, students are prepared to contribute to solving global problems and competing in the global market. We are equipping students with the tools for achievement to successfully address social problems. Scholars in the College are preparing the next generation of educators, researchers, and leaders For more information about the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, see: http://www.csun.edu/social-behavioral-sciences About the Department: The Department of Criminology and Justice Studies was established in Fall 2017. The Criminology and Justice Studies undergraduate program promotes the theoretical, analytical, and practical understanding of crime, victimization, and the criminal justice system from a social scientific perspective. The program provides a foundation for the study of criminology and the legal system based on critical thinking and application, theory, and research methodology, understanding diversity and global perspectives, writing, and fundamentals of law and ethical practice. The department also emphasizes the intersections between the academic and professional, which provide students with a meaningful learning environment rooted in pursuing social justice. Partnerships between the department and both the University community and the community-at-large provide the fertile ground for these intersections. For more information about the Department of Criminology and Justice Studies, see: http://www.csun.edu/social-behavioral-sciences/criminology-justice-studies
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Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement Department:
Criminology and Justice Studies Faculty Hire Number:
#26-03 Rank:
Assistant Professor Effective Date of Appointment:
August 19, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval) Salary Scale:
$80,000 (Dependent upon qualifications) CSUN’s Commitment to You: CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2024, CSUN enrolls nearly 37,000 students, where 56.3% are Latinx, 18.9% are White, 8.7% are Asian American, 5.3% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. For more information about the University, visit: http://www.csun.edu About the College: The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences\' motto is "Locally Engaged, Globally Prepared." This is reflected in all we do, ranging from faculty to students. We are the home of educators who are committed to decreasing the distance between communities and the campus. Our faculty connect to communities through applied research, internships, and clinics, and as a result of engagement with faculty-led initiatives, students are prepared to contribute to solving global problems and competing in the global market. We are equipping students with the tools for achievement to successfully address social problems. Scholars in the College are preparing the next generation of educators, researchers, and leaders For more information about the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, see: http://www.csun.edu/social-behavioral-sciences About the Department: The Department of Criminology and Justice Studies was established in Fall 2017. The Criminology and Justice Studies undergraduate program promotes the theoretical, analytical, and practical understanding of crime, victimization, and the criminal justice system from a social scientific perspective. The program provides a foundation for the study of criminology and the legal system based on critical thinking and application, theory, and research methodology, understanding diversity and global perspectives, writing, and fundamentals of law and ethical practice. The department also emphasizes the intersections between the academic and professional, which provide students with a meaningful learning environment rooted in pursuing social justice. Partnerships between the department and both the University community and the community-at-large provide the fertile ground for these intersections. For more information about the Department of Criminology and Justice Studies, see: http://www.csun.edu/social-behavioral-sciences/criminology-justice-studies
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