The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga: College of Arts & Sciences: Criminal JusticeLocation: Chattanooga, TN
Description:The Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professors of Criminal Justice, with expected start dates of
January 1, 2026. The starting salary approved for each 9-month position is $63,000.
The Department of Criminal Justice, within the College of Arts and Sciences, offers a B.S. in Criminal Justice (including an online B.S. program), and maintains a growing graduate program (M.S.) in Criminal Justice. The department has approximately 12 tenured, tenure-track, and lecturer faculty and we serve 400 majors between our undergraduate and graduate programs.
Specialization:Position 1: Area of specialization is Courts/Sentencing
Position 2: Area of specialization is open, with strong preference given to candidates who can teach Research Methods and Statistics
Qualifications:Successful candidates will possess the following requirements:
- Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or closely related field. Individuals who are "all but dissertation" (ABD) are also eligible for hire but must have completed the doctorate within 1 year of their start date.
- Ability to teach introductory, advanced, and graduate courses in Criminal Justice and/or Criminology.
- Teaching experience and/or willingness to teach required courses in the Criminal Justice undergraduate curriculum (e.g., Capstone, Criminology, Courts, Research Methods, etc.). Previous experience in online teaching is desirable.
- Have a clear research agenda with an established record of, or demonstrated potential for, peer-reviewed scholarship.
- Commitment to graduate and undergraduate student mentorship, as well as willingness to engage in meaningful service activities.
- Candidates should also be willing to engage in a variety of instructional modalities (i.e., face-to-face, online, and hybrid).
- Willingness to engage in assisting the UTC campus in its ability to reach additional goals as specified in UTC's Strategic Plan, including a commitment to establishing community-based partnerships.
Application Instructions:Applicants should prepare to submit the following information within our online application system for consideration:
- Cover letter/letter of interest, including evidence of teaching experience, scholarship, service, and internal/external funding
- CV, including up-to-date, personal contact information (email, phone, etc.)
- Unofficial transcripts
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including teaching philosophy and sample syllabi
- Research statement/agenda
- Names, titles, and contact information for three (3) references.
Review of applicants will begin on
August 15, 2025 and continue until the positions are filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For questions on this posting, please contact the search chair, Dr. Karen McGuffee, at
karen-mcguffee@utc.edu Applications
must be submitted electronically through the UTC Faculty Career Site.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is the second-largest campus in the University of Tennessee System and serves a diverse student body of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students through five academic colleges. Since its founding as Chattanooga University in 1886, UTC has established a reputation for excellence built on a unique blend of the private and public traditions of American higher education. Today, UTC brings a passion for excellence in all pursuits and is dedicated to making a difference in our community and in the lives of our students.
Nestled between scenic Lookout Mountain and the Tennessee River, Chattanooga offers breathtaking natural beauty, lively city amenities and a small-town feel.
Our city has it all, with historic cultural institutions like the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra and the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, iconic attractions like Rock City and Ruby Falls, opportunities for epic outdoor adventures, and an eclectic contemporary art, music and food scene.
Chattanooga's robust economy fosters an environment where tech start-ups thrive alongside established industries and corporations. It's where innovation meets tradition, creating endless opportunities for growth and success.
UTC embodies Chattanooga's dynamic spirit, serving as one of the city's most vital institutions where progressive transformation and community thrive. UTC is where Chattanooga goes to build the future.
