Assistant Professor - Intelligence Studies Program

Indiana State University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Terre Haute, INDIANA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Details


About the Institution
Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.
Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the “Fighting Sycamores,” fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.
Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.
Comments to Applicants
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit your application materials by February 15, 2026, or until filled. Attach the following to the applicant tracking system:
1. Cover letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Doctoral Transcript (official transcripts will be required prior to campus interview)
4. Writing sample
5. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available)
6. Statement of teaching philosophy
7. Contact information for three professional references. Arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted as part of the online application process. Please note that the references you provide on your application will receive a notification request for a recommendation letter immediately.
Job Title Assistant Professor - Intelligence Studies Program
Department School of Criminology & Security Studies
Work Schedule
This position is a 10-month, tenure-track position with possibilities of summer teaching assignments. Weekly office hours required.
Notice of Vacancy Number F26-00005
Desired Start Date
Open Date 01/23/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Category Faculty - Tenure Track
Job Type Faculty - Full Time
Pay Grade 120 - Assistant Professor
Salary Range Commensurate with experience
Benefits Associated with this Position
  • Life Insurance: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
  • Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage: The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
  • TIAA Retirement Contributions: Contributions begin based upon the first day of employment at a contribution rate of ten (10) percent of base appointment salary paid in full by ISU. The contributions are vested immediately. There are 40 investment options from which to choose.
  • TIAA Auto Enroll: New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.
  • Long Term Disability Coverage: Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University. This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability. Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to ISU employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years.
  • Fee Waiver Program: For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived. Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters. Consult your department for any limitations or restrictions.
  • Sick Leave: Accrues at a rate of 12 days per academic year with unlimited accumulation.
  • Pay Options: Faculty on academic year appointments have the option of receiving their salary paid in 10 payments (September 1 through June 1) or 12 payments (September 1 through August 1) each year.


Optional Benefits
  • Voluntary Life Insurance: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
  • Voluntary Vision Plan: May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The School of Criminology and Security Studies (SCSS) at Indiana State University welcomes applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in its Intelligence Studies program. The position will begin August 1, 2026.
Specific Responsibilities
The successful candidate will principally teach courses related to intelligence operations (e.g. Intelligence Analysis, Geospatial Intelligence, Military Intelligence, Tactical Intelligence, Crime Analysis, Law Enforcement Intelligence, Drug Enforcement Intelligence, etc.). Courses offered will include both on-campus and online formats, and will be at the undergraduate as well as graduate level. The successful candidate will eventually have an opportunity to develop new courses based on their areas of specialty. The typical teaching load for faculty members who remain productive scholars is 3 courses per semester. Summer teaching opportunities are also possible for those who are interested. The successful candidate will also be required to provide evidence of an active or developing research agenda. Professional experience in a culturally diverse environment is also desirable.
Required Relevant Education & Experience
Candidates are required to have a doctorate in Intelligence Studies, National Security, Political Science, Criminology, Criminal Justice, or closely related fields. An ideal candidate would have a demonstrated research agenda in intelligence studies or a closely related field (e.g. national security, homeland security, etc.), and experience working in the field of intelligence. ABDs with firm completion date prior to August 1, 2026 will be considered. A juris doctorate degree is not sufficient.
Required Field(s) of Study
Preferred Relevant Education and Experience
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Qualifications & Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
NCAA Guidelines

All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.
No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.

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