Position Information
The Department of Social Sciences and Cultural Studies invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice to begin fall 2026. This is a tenure-track position and the successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, including introduction to criminal justice, introductory and advanced courses on policing, introductory and advanced courses on the courts, and graduate courses, including criminal justice policy and multicultural issues in criminal justice. Opportunities to develop additional courses in the candidates specialty area exist.
Criminal Justice is the second largest program in the college and is situated within an interdisciplinary department. Degree offerings include the AS and BS criminal justice and a new MS in criminal justice that began with the fall 2025 semester. MSUB serves students from across the state and region, and our department is committed to offering courses that allow both our in-person and our online students to achieve timely graduation.
The teaching load for tenure track faculty at MSUB is 21 credits per year. To meet departmental needs, the individual chosen for this position will teach 3 courses each fall semester and 4 courses each spring semester. Summer teaching opportunities are available but are not required.
In addition to these teaching obligations, faculty at MSUB are expected to engage in scholarship and service activities. These expectations are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement available on the university website and in department rank and tenure guidelines available from the department chair.
Faculty Tenure Track Yes Faculty Rank Assistant Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Position Number 6A0944 Department College of Arts & Sciences Division College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Appointment Type Faculty Contract Type MUS If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region. WE WANT YOU
The following are reasons why you should join our team:
• Sick Leave - Earned per Contract Rate • Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver • Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities • Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program • Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable • Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package, including Medical, Vision, and Dental Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability • Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, including introduction to criminal justice, introductory and advanced courses on policing, introductory and advanced courses on the courts, and graduate courses, including criminal justice policy and multicultural issues in criminal justice. Opportunities to develop additional courses in the candidates specialty area exist.
Criminal Justice is the second largest program in the college and is situated within an interdisciplinary department. Degree offerings include the AS and BS criminal justice and a new MS in criminal justice that began with the fall 2025 semester. MSUB serves students from across the state and region, and our department is committed to offering courses that allow both our in-person and our online students to achieve timely graduation.
The teaching load for tenure track faculty at MSUB is 21 credits per year. To meet departmental needs, the individual chosen for this position will teach 3 courses each fall semester and 4 courses each spring semester. Summer teaching opportunities are available but are not required.
In addition to these teaching obligations, faculty at MSUB are expected to engage in scholarship and service activities. These expectations are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement available on the university website and in department rank and tenure guidelines available from the department chair.
Required Qualifications • PhD in criminal justice, criminology, or related field • ABD considered • Expertise in policing and the courts
Preferred Qualifications • Ability to teach a restricted elective course on victimology and/or inequality • Experience teaching in-person, online, or using multiple-format modalities • Willingness to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels • Experience working with first-generation students
The Successful Candidate Will
Special Requirements This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Applications received by January 14, 2026, will be given preference, though the position will remain open until filled. Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.
Physical Demands The Program The Department The mission of the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences is to serve the educational needs of the people of Montana through academic programs leading to Baccalaureate Degrees in the liberal arts and social sciences, selected graduate programs leading to a Masters Degree, General Education courses providing a foundation of liberal education to all students at MSU Billings, selected pre-professional programs, and various graduate continuing education and non-conventional learning opportunities consistent with the mission of the University.
Through these learning experiences, the College seeks to provide knowledge and cultivate skills to allow a student to select realistic future directions for study and/or employment. With its inherent diversity, the College is an intellectual and cultural resource for all students, faculty, and staff of the University, and for the community and region.
The College, Montana State University Billings, is the third largest University in Montana and is located in Montanas largest city. The University has five colleges through which it serves a diverse student body and a broad regional community. Our staff and faculty strive to transform the lives of our students by empowering them to succeed in achieving their educational and life goals.
To give our students the best possible path to success in achieving their goals, we are committed to closing equity gaps via our recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives. MSUB faculty and students are also active in scholarship and creative endeavors on state-wide, national, and international stages. Our programs are responsive to community needs and partner with local and regional entities to provide clinical internship and experiential learning opportunities to our students.
MSUB is an innovator in teaching strategies and modalities that accommodate students individual learning needs and busy lifestyles. Interested individuals can obtain more information about Montana State University Billings at https://www.msubillings.edu.
This position has supervisory duties.
No Posting Detail Information Announcement Number FAC - VA - 2600009 Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/11/2026 Position End Date if temporary Open Date 12/18/2025 Close Date 01/14/2026 Open until filled Yes Special Instructions Summary This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website. Quick Link for Internal Postings http://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/7591 Diversity Statement Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities, nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services as defined in state and federal law, veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference.
In support of the Universitys mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.
To claim veterans preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.
MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humreseeos.htm