Faculty Positions

Lecturer Faculty
The Department of Criminology and Justice Studies is now accepting applications for the part-time lecturer's pool for Spring 2026 the following courses: 

  • CJS 260 - Academic Skills and Career Exploration in Criminology and Justice Studies
  • CJS 452AA-ZZ - Selected Topics in Criminology*
    *Note: Please indicate which specific topic(s) you would like to be qualified to cover and include a syllabus for each.
  • CJS 454AA-ZZ - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice*
    *Note: Please indicate which specific topic(s) you would like to be qualified to cover and include a syllabus for each.
  • CJS456 - Sexual Violence
  • CJS 460 - Career Planning and Professional Preparation in Criminology and Justice Studies
  • CJS 494A-E/AA-EE - Criminal Justice Internship Seminar and Field Experience (A=Law Enforcement; B=Courts and Law; C=Corrections; D=Victim Services; E=Community Programs)

The application period will close on Friday, October 10th at 5:00 PM. Please view the position announcement job description for the list of documents required to submit for this application pool period. Thank you.


 
Tenure-Track Faculty
The Department of Criminology and Justice Studies at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Criminology and Justice Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor with primary specialization in mental health, substance use, or disability in the criminal legal system and a sub-specialization in forensic psychology, disability studies and/or social inequality. The priority deadline is October 24, 2025. For more details, please see the job announcement here.