Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, College of Arts, Sciences & Education (Hybrid)

The Criminal Justice Program within the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education, at the University of Michigan-Flint (UM-Flint) invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in Criminal Justice to begin August 2027. The Criminal Justice Program is situated in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice.

It is closely connected to the sociology program, with double majors and numerous cross-listed courses. Criminal Justice program faculty offer courses as part of the Criminal Justice Administration concentration in the Master’s in Public Administration (MPA). UM-Flint’s mission is built upon three pillars: excellence in teaching, learning and scholarship; student centeredness; and engaged citizenship.

Consistent with our mission, the ideal candidate will be a teacher-scholar who can integrate these three pillars to provide the best learning opportunities for our students while working to improve the communities we serve. The University is located in downtown Flint, which is experiencing a dynamic revitalization rich with opportunities for community engagement, experiential learning, research collaboration, and practice in criminal justice.

The Genesee County courthouse and jail are within walking distance from campus. Genesee Valley Regional Center, a juvenile detention center; and Thumb Correctional, a medium security prison are just a short drive from campus. Flint is also home to many grassroots and nonprofit organizations that support returning citizens, children of incarcerated parents, and members of the community with mental health and substance abuse challenges.

As a regional campus of the University of Michigan, faculty have access to significant resources, including a vast library system, teaching support, internal funding opportunities, and potential collaboration opportunities with several regional colleges and universities. We are seeking candidates who are excited by the opportunities that the University offers and who wish to be part of this energy and growth.

The University of Michigan

• Flint boasts an enrollment of over 7,100 graduate and undergraduate students, and sits on a beautiful 75-acre riverfront campus in downtown Flint, Michigan. The campus is located an hour from Ann Arbor and Detroit. Responsibilites Teach 18 credits per academic year (typically three courses per semester). Candidates with quantitative expertise may have the opportunity to teach General Statistics and work with colleagues in GIS and Data Analytics Establish an ongoing program of research and mentor students in research Provide academic advising Engage in service activities that support the department, college, and university

Required Qualifications PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or related discipline with expertise in Criminal Justice or Criminology by the start date. Candidates with an ABD PhD with a dissertation defense by May 2027 will also be considered Effectiveness and interest in teaching and demonstrated ability to develop and teach courses in Criminal Justice at the university level Ability/potential to initiate and carry out research and sustain a program of scholarly publication.

Ability to engage in constructive service at program, department, college, university and community levels Experience in advocating for and working collaboratively with a variety of individuals and constituencies To be considered for a tenured associate professor position, the following qualifications are required in addition to those listed above: Minimum of five (5) years of combined experience in teaching and research at a four-year institution or comprehensive university Must meet all CASE tenure requirements Must go through the college review process and receive Regental approval.

Desired Qualifications Ability to teach courses in policing as well as additional policing electives, such as community policing and police administration Have a critical, intersectional, and social justice-oriented approach to policing Record of engaging deeply in the community and creating partnerships with local organizations, policymakers, and institutions.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level, preferably in multiple modalities (in person, online) A coherent program of research that lends itself to student involvement, as evidenced by research productivity and potential.

How to Apply Application Materials Cover letter – A detailed letter summarizing how your qualifications align with those listed in the job post Curriculum vitae – A comprehensive academic CV that includes educational background, work experience, publications, and other relevant achievements Unofficial transcripts Brief (1-2 page) summary of research interests and plans Brief (1-2 page) teaching philosophy Names/contact information for three references Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.

g., student evaluations and/or peer observations) Additional Information Contact Should you have any questions, please contact the Assistant to the Dean, Brett Dennis, at dennisbr@umich.edu or (810) 237-6514. Why Work for UM-Flint In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits

Generous time off A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting. Many choices for comprehensive health insurance. Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses Eligibility for benefits based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment.

Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility from the UM Human Resources Benefits and Wellness webpage . UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/tuition-support-for-dependents/ Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.

umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/ Work Schedule Hybrid: The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here . Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.

Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan-Flint and the UMF AFT-AAUP, AFT Michigan local 5671, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.