Posting Details
Position Details
Title
Assistant or Associate or Full Professor, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Appointment Status
Tenure Track
Department
IU Bloomington Criminology and Criminal Justice
Location
Bloomington
Position Summary
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Indiana University, Bloomington invites applications for one open rank position, tenure-track or tenured, beginning the fall of 2027. We seek an individual with expertise in criminology and/or criminal justice with a specialization in victimology. Candidates must have a PhD in hand by the start date of the appointment; current ABDs are welcome to apply. Applicants' degree must be in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related social science discipline. Applicants with only a law degree (JD, LLM, SJD) will not be considered.
We seek an individual committed to excellence in both scholarship and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to maintain an active research agenda, mentor and supervise students, and provide service to the Department, University, and academic community.
Applicants should apply online at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34406 including (1) a cover letter outlining the applicant's qualifications, and research and teaching goals; (2) a complete curriculum vitae; and (3) contact information for three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin October 23rd, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Dr. Adam Ghazi-Tehrani, Search Committee Chair, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, 1033 E. 3rd St., 346 Sycamore Hall, Bloomington, IN 47405-7005 or aghazite@iu.edu.
Basic Qualifications
We seek an individual with expertise in criminology and/or criminal justice with a specialization in victimology. Candidates must have a PhD in hand by the start date of the appointment; current ABDs are welcome to apply. Applicants' degree must be in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related social science discipline. Applicants with only a law degree (JD, LLM, SJD) will not be considered.
Department Contact for Questions
Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Dr. Adam Ghazi-Tehrani, Search Committee Chair, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, 1033 E. 3rd St., 346 Sycamore Hall, Bloomington, IN 47405-7005 or aghazite@iu.edu.
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
For Best Consideration Date
10/23/2026
Expected Start Date
08/01/2027
Posting Number
IU-101697-2026
