Clinical Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Non-Tenure Track

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The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Georgia State University's Andrew Young School of Policy Studies is nationally recognized for its innovative research, teaching, and service in criminology, criminal justice, and related policy areas. Located in downtown Atlanta, the department leverages its proximity to major justice agencies and research institutions to engage with pressing local and national issues in crime and justice policy. Offering degrees at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, as well as minors in Criminal Justice and Digital Criminology, the department prepares students to advance the public good through evidence-based practice and leadership. Faculty are deeply involved in cutting-edge research and public service initiatives, working closely with federal, state, and local partners, and leading major centers such as the Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Research Group and the Leadership Development Institute of Georgia. The department also houses two peer-reviewed journals, including Criminal Justice Review and International Criminal Justice Review, and plays a key role in university-wide research collaborations and digital learning initiatives, ensuring that students and scholars alike are equipped to shape the future of justice policy and practice.

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Georgia State University invites applications for a non-tenure-track, Clinical Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. The position is a nine-month appointment with annual review, in-person and online teaching responsibilities, and the possibility of summer teaching.

University teaching experience is also required.

A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or terminal degree in a substantively relevant field of study, or J.D. is required. ABDs may apply, but degree must be in hand by the start of employment. A DCJ is not sufficient for this position.

Priority will be given to candidates who can teach courses in the Legal Studies concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program (e.g., Criminal Procedure, Criminal Law, Wrongful Convictions, Controversial Legal issues), but we will consider those with teaching experience in other crime and justice areas. Interest and experience in teaching/supervising internship courses and other forms of experiential learning programs is also preferred.

A criminal background check is required.

This position is located on the Atlanta campus of Georgia State University and requires in-person, on campus-based work. The Andrew Young School maintains a flexible work environment.

Joshua Hinkle, jhinkle@gsu.edu

Alex Nguyen, anguyen64@gsu.edu

Interested individuals should submit (a) a curriculum vitae, (b) three professional references, a letter of interest that includes teaching philosophy, experience, and effectiveness; service activities; and goals for advancing experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate programming, (d) evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., teaching evaluations). ABD applicants should include a detailed update on their dissertation progress. All materials should be submitted online. All inquiries about the position and submission requirements should be directed to: Dr. Joshua Hinkle, Search Committee Chair, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA; E-mail: jhinkle@gsu.edu.

Note: at the time of application, references will receive an email containing a secure link to upload their letters.

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer.

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https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

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