Florida International University - Board of Trustees
Assistant Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Florida International University - Board of Trustees, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Overview
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50 public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, and an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields, including National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows. FIU is a Carnegie R1 institution focused on environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation, and is home to the Wall of Wind and the Institute of Environment.
Job Information Assistant Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice
The Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, a full member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), is seeking applicants for two tenure-track assistant professor positions. The positions will be housed in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The start date is August 2026. A Ph.D. is required, although ABD candidates will also be considered. Applicants must demonstrate effectiveness in both research and teaching, as well as potential for securing external funding. All specialization areas will be considered. We encourage submissions from applicants whose research engages with emerging technologies in criminal justice (e.g., artificial intelligence, cybercrime, predictive policing) or focuses on crime, justice, and punishment in international or transnational contexts (e.g., human trafficking, comparative policing, terrorism and counterterrorism, transnational drug cartels).
The responsibilities include engaging in research publications, writing grant proposals, teaching a 2/2 load, and mentoring and supervising doctoral students. Salary is nationally competitive and commensurate with experience. The department currently has 17 full-time faculty members, enrolls about 2,000 majors, and offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Crime Science and Criminal Justice, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, and a Doctor of Philosophy in International Crime and Justice.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID
535921
at careers.fiu.edu and attach a (1) letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) the names, titles, and email addresses of three references. Individuals identified as references will be contacted directly by FIU. Candidates should upload all application materials as individual attachments. Review of applications will begin on October 19, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled. If you have any questions, please contact Professor Stephen Pires, Search Committee Chair, at sfpires@fiu.edu.
Job Category Faculty
Pre-Employment Requirements Criminal Background Check
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications.
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications.
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, FIU provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The FIU Annual Security Report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit FIU Police Department at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
FIU will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees with access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose such information to individuals who do not have access, except as allowed by law or policy.
FIU is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For nondiscrimination inquiries, contact FIU Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or ocrca@fiu.edu.
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Florida International University is a Top 50 public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, and an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields, including National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows. FIU is a Carnegie R1 institution focused on environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation, and is home to the Wall of Wind and the Institute of Environment.
Job Information Assistant Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice
The Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, a full member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), is seeking applicants for two tenure-track assistant professor positions. The positions will be housed in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The start date is August 2026. A Ph.D. is required, although ABD candidates will also be considered. Applicants must demonstrate effectiveness in both research and teaching, as well as potential for securing external funding. All specialization areas will be considered. We encourage submissions from applicants whose research engages with emerging technologies in criminal justice (e.g., artificial intelligence, cybercrime, predictive policing) or focuses on crime, justice, and punishment in international or transnational contexts (e.g., human trafficking, comparative policing, terrorism and counterterrorism, transnational drug cartels).
The responsibilities include engaging in research publications, writing grant proposals, teaching a 2/2 load, and mentoring and supervising doctoral students. Salary is nationally competitive and commensurate with experience. The department currently has 17 full-time faculty members, enrolls about 2,000 majors, and offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Crime Science and Criminal Justice, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, and a Doctor of Philosophy in International Crime and Justice.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID
535921
at careers.fiu.edu and attach a (1) letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) the names, titles, and email addresses of three references. Individuals identified as references will be contacted directly by FIU. Candidates should upload all application materials as individual attachments. Review of applications will begin on October 19, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled. If you have any questions, please contact Professor Stephen Pires, Search Committee Chair, at sfpires@fiu.edu.
Job Category Faculty
Pre-Employment Requirements Criminal Background Check
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications.
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications.
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, FIU provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The FIU Annual Security Report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit FIU Police Department at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
FIU will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees with access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose such information to individuals who do not have access, except as allowed by law or policy.
FIU is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For nondiscrimination inquiries, contact FIU Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or ocrca@fiu.edu.
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