Job Summary
The Purdue University Northwest Department of Behavioral Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in Criminal Justice to begin in August 2025. The position requires a Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related discipline. ABDs will be considered, but the applicant must have their Ph.D. completed by the start date. Candidates will be required to teach at least two of the following courses: Terrorism, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Law and Procedure, White Collar Crime, International Crime and Justice, and Cybercrime.
University Profile
Purdue University Northwest (PNW), a premier metropolitan university located in Northwest Indiana, is dedicated to empowering transformational change in its students on its two campuses in Hammond and Westville, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University system and offering more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, PNW is committed to academic excellence, supports growth, and celebrates diversity. PNW’s colleges, schools and centers are distinguished through prestigious accreditations, national recognitions, and competitive rankings.
PNW’s Hammond campus is located only 30 miles from Chicago with the Westville branch campus just 15 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. Fostering a university community full of contrasts—urban and rural, industrial and natural, with a well-established history and forward-thinking mindset—PNW’s two campuses serve its students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college to make the most of this rich range of resources. Moreover, PNW has been designated as a Hispanic-serving public institution dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and under-served student population.
College Profile
The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences serves over 1,400 undergraduate students and 170 graduate students across a wide range of programs. Departments and Schools within the college include:
- Behavioral Sciences
- Communication and Creative Arts
- English and World Languages
- History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- Psychology
- School of Education & Counseling
The College houses the Community Counseling Center that provides quality affordable mental health services and the Institute for Social and Policy Research, which uses social science and policy analysis methods to find solutions to educational, social, and health-related challenges facing the citizens of Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan region. The college is also home to the Willie T. Donald Exoneration Advisory Coalition to support those who have been wrongfully convicted in the state of Indiana
Department Profile
Behavioral Sciences is a vibrant department with several programs and opportunities for collaboration. In addition to Social Work, we offer undergraduate majors in Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice, Human Development and Family Science, and Sociology and a graduate program in Couple and Family Therapy. The department also houses the Couple and Family Therapy Center, which is in the PNW Indianapolis Boulevard Counseling Center. Our students are primarily first-generation college students. In support of the University’s Strategic Plan, the Department is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse faculty and staff who foster diverse learning environments for students.
Applicant Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, applicants should submit the following:
Letter of interest (applicants should provide an overview of their qualifications and experience)
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching philosophy
Research statement
Names and contact information for at least three professional references
Rank and tenure will be commensurate with background and experience. Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.
Position inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Nicky Jackson, Search Committee Chair, at fjackson@pnw.edu.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.