APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Division/College
College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences
Department
Culture, Society and Justice
Position Classification
Clinical Faculty
Rank
Assistant Professor
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Location
Twin Falls, Off Campus Location - Remote-Idaho
FTE
1.0
Advertising Pay Range
$60,100 annually or higher commensurate with experience
FLSA Status
Exempt
Type of Appointment
Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date
01/04/2027
POSITION OVERVIEW
Primary Faculty Position Summary
The Department of Culture, Society and Justice at the University of Idaho invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Criminology, a full-time, non-tenure track position starting January 2027. While this position will primarily be expected to contribute to online course delivery for the University of Idaho, this position will also be expected to teach one course per semester on the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls.
All areas of specialization will be considered, but we are particularly seeking areas that complement our current course offerings and department strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to teach core service courses offered in our Master of Sciences degree in criminology and our undergraduate degree program in criminology (e.g., Introduction to Criminology, Justice Institutions, Criminological Theory, Research Methods in Criminology, and/or Justice Policy Issues). Faculty are also encouraged to teach in their specialty areas within criminology and contribute to areas such as internship supervision and mentorship and advising of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The standard teaching load is a 3/4 (seven classes per academic year).
Teaching & Advising Effort
84%
Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort
0%
Outreach & Extension Effort
8%
University Service & Leadership Effort
8%
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, law & society, or a closely related field (a JD does not meet the minimum educational requirements for this position).
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience developing and/or teaching criminology courses.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience teaching online courses;
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness at a college or university.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
N/A
POSTING INFORMATION
Open Until Filled
Yes
Contingency on Appointment
Yes
Contingency Description
(15) This appointment is contingent on funding and/or work to support the position. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event of insufficient funding and/or work, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may: (1) change this Agreement by adjusting the employee’s FTE and annual salary throughout the contract year; or (2) terminate this Agreement and employee’s employment prior to the end of the term of appointment, upon 60 days written notice or such lesser amount of notice as the funding or sponsoring agency had to give to the University before decreasing or terminating funding for the employee’s position. Employee further acknowledges and agrees that in the event termination for insufficient funding becomes necessary, the notice provisions of Faculty Staff Handbook 3900B will not apply.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position remains open until filled, but applications received by October 22, 2026 will receive priority review. Applicant materials must include all of the following:
- current curriculum vita
- letter of application that directly addresses your qualifications for the position, including all required and any preferred qualifications
- teaching philosophy
- three confidential letters of recommendation should be emailed directly to csj@uidaho.edu. Recommenders must include applicant’s name and job’s posting number in the subject line.
Questions about this position should be sent to Department Chair, Dr. Krissi Levan: klevan@uidaho.edu.
Visa Sponsorship Available
No
Degree Requirement Timeline
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check
EEO Statement: The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
