Clinical Faculty - Criminology

Position Information

Posting Number F001449P Internal Posting? Recruitment Title Clinical Faculty - Criminology Advertising Pay Range $60,100 annually or higher commensurate with experience Location Twin Falls, Off Campus Location - Remote-Idaho Primary Division/College Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci. Primary Unit Culture, Society and Justice Employee Category Faculty Classification Group Title Clinical Faculty Position Control Number 5960 Suffix 01 Contingency Code 15 FTE

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Contract Basis Academic Year Anticipated Contract Start Date 01/04/2027 FLSA Status Exempt Tenure Tracking Non-Tenure Track Rank Assistant Professor Extension Type Not Applicable Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities

Position Summary

TheDepartment 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).

Unit/Department Summary

Department of Culture, Society and Justice

Administrative Summary Contingency Description

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.

Teaching & Advising 84% Scholarship & Creative Activity 0% Outreach & Extension 8% University Service & Leadership 8%

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire. Required Qualifications

• 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).
• Experience developing and/or teaching criminology courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching online courses;
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at a college or university.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Posting Information

Posting Date 09/22/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes 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:

1. current curriculum vita
2. letter of application that directly addresses your qualifications for the position, including all required and any preferred qualifications
3. teaching philosophy
4. 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

Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources 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.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No