Tenure-Track Criminal Justice Professor & Research Leader

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university of kentuckyLexington (VA)

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About the role

The University of Kentucky, College of Social Work, invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-eligible Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice beginning as early as Spring or Fall 2027. The position is in Regular Title Series with allocations across instruction, research, and service, and will require on-site teaching and ongoing external funding pursuits. Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work or related field (ABD considered).

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