Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

Shenandoah University’s Department of Social and Criminal Justice is accepting applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice. This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.

The ideal candidate will have teaching experience, familiarity with the wide scope of criminal justice studies, and an area of expertise in white-collar crime, immigration, intersectionality and/or other areas in which changing demographic, social and economic conditions impact the criminal justice system in the United States.  We also value experience with interdisciplinary work as well as with community service programs.

The successful candidate must hold an earned doctorate in Criminal Justice or Criminology. ABDs will also be considered but must have a doctorate before appointment. Experience teaching in the face-to-face classroom mode is required.

How to Apply: 

The complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire. 

Shenandoah University values the unique and diverse perspectives of individuals and communities locally and globally and seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.

Shenandoah University is a private institution in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with a student enrollment of ~4,500 students (graduate and undergraduate), the majority of which reside on campus or in the Winchester, Virginia, area. We have average class sizes between 15 and 20 students and favor direct contact and interaction between faculty and students. Shenandoah University is committed to student support, collegiality, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The University is in Winchester, Virginia, 30 miles from the north entrance of Shenandoah National Park.