Assistant Professor University of West Florida Visa Sponsorship Available

Job Description

Essential Application Information

The University of West Florida welcomes applications through its official careers portal. Candidates experiencing difficulties may reach out to the Human Resources department via phone at 850.474.2694 or electronic correspondence at jobs@uwf.edu. Complete submissions including all required documentation are mandatory, as incomplete applications face disqualification.

International candidates may qualify for employment-based visa sponsorship consideration.

Position Identification and Classification

Vacancy Reference: 496215
Position Identifier: 110590
Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
Department Focus: Criminal Justice and Criminology
Appointment Type: Full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty
Campus Assignment: Main Campus, Pensacola
Compensation Structure: Competitive annual salary aligned with qualifications and professional experience
Labor Status: Professional exempt classification

Role Expectations and Responsibilities

The department seeks a dedicated educator-scholar who embraces collaborative academic culture and innovative teaching methodologies. Faculty members contribute through active scholarship, publication output, ongoing professional growth, departmental service, and meaningful community partnerships. Candidates demonstrating interest in externally-funded research opportunities that provide student engagement experiences receive strong consideration.

Course delivery includes both traditional classroom instruction and digital learning environments. Standard instructional responsibility consists of six courses distributed across Fall and Spring terms (3/3 configuration). Additional summer instruction opportunities emerge based on programmatic requirements.

Candidate Requirements

Academic Credentials

Applicants must possess a terminal doctoral degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or substantially related discipline from an accionally accredited institution. Documentation verifying specialization in Criminal Justice or Criminological studies is mandatory. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, postsecondary criminal justice teachers typically require such doctoral credentials: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm

Demonstrated Capabilities

Qualified individuals must exhibit:

• Excellence in pedagogical practice and instructional delivery
• Established capacity for scholarly research and academic publication
• Ability to strengthen departmental mission and reputation

Priority Specializations

While all specialization areas receive consideration, the department prioritizes candidates with expertise in:

• Cybercrime and digital forensics
• Quantitative and qualitative data analytics
• Leadership within criminal justice organizations

Application Materials and Procedures

Submission through the university’s digital application system is mandatory. Required documentation includes:

• Comprehensive curriculum vitae
• Statement articulating professional interests and alignment with position
• Contact details for three professional references (references contacted upon submission)

International Credential Evaluation

Candidates holding degrees from non-United States institutions must provide credential evaluation and translation services before employment commencement. Evaluations must include:

• Original documentation transmitted directly from degree-granting institution
• Verification of equivalency to comparable United States degree
• Professional translation to English when applicable

The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organizations typically provide acceptable evaluation services, though candidates should verify the agency’s capability to assess their specific credentials.

Additional Position Information

Available Positions: Single appointment
Work Schedule: Variable based on course assignments, research activities, and service obligations
Employment Percentage: Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Priority Review Date: November 21, 2025
Posting Date: October 3, 2025

Special Conditions

Employment contingent upon satisfactory criminal background investigation results.

Institutional Commitment

The University of West Florida maintains commitment to equal opportunity in employment regardless of veteran status or disability. Individuals requiring accommodation during the application process should contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 (standard) or 850.857.6158 (TTY). Employment verification occurs through E-Verify systems. All employment applications constitute public records under Florida law.