Assistant Professor within the Behavioral and Social Science Department of the College of Liberal and Performing Arts; nine month; tenure track; starting August 2025.
Duties: teach Behavior and Social Science topics in Criminal Justice, research methods, international law, and private security; advise students; serve on committees; engage in scholarly activity and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: earned doctorate in Criminal Justice or ABD; minimum two (2) years teaching experience or demonstrated evidence of effective teaching; practical experience and expertise in the use and preparation of instructional technology in the teaching/learning process; familiarity with Blackboard is a plus. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to the value of all members of the SAU community, to excellence in interpersonal behaviors, and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.
The Criminal Justice program is one of four majors with in the Department of Behavioral and Social Science in the College of Liberal and Performing Arts. The department offers Bachelor’s degrees in psychology, social work, and criminal justice. Department faculty members are committed to an interdisciplinary research and practice orientation across all social sciences. For additional information about the department, please visit https://web.saumag.edu/lpa/depts/bss/.
Interested parties should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and the contact information of three (3) references to HR@saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71754-9288. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted.
