Lecturer of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Job Title

Lecturer of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department of Criminology and Political Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Criminology and Political Science invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer position in Criminology and Criminal Justice to begin in August 2027 (Fall 2027). Primary teaching responsibility will consist of five undergraduate courses per semester (a 5-5 load). Specialization is open. The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate courses in the Criminology and Criminal Justice curriculum and contribute to the department’s student-centered teaching mission. A master’s degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related field is required by the time of appointment.

Required Education and Experience:

• A master’s degree in criminology, criminal justice, or a related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience in a university setting.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, or a related discipline.
• Candidates with experience teaching a broad range of undergraduate criminology and criminal justice courses, including in online or hybrid formats.
• A highly qualified candidate will demonstrate dedication to student-centered learning and to the success of a multicultural student population.

Applicant Instructions: 

Please make sure to provide the following documents: 

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV 
• Professional References
• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application review; official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions will be required of finalists.

Review of applications will begin January 8, 2027.

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link: 

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html ​  

Summary of Employee Benefits: 

www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities. 

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058. 

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058. 

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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