Jason Campos

Jason Campos serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado. Contactable via jason.campos@unco.edu or (970) 351-2719, he maintains office hours Tuesdays 11am-12pm and Thursdays 2-3pm in CAND 2075E.

His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Sociology from Texas A&M University and a B.A. in Sociology/Ethnic Studies from California Polytechnic State University. Prior roles encompass graduate instruction and research across Sociology and Law departments at Texas A&M.

Professor Campos' research critically examines Race and Crime, Urban Inequality, and Gang Dynamics through decolonial frameworks, with specialized focus on Latino/a experiences. His mixed-methods approach bridges theoretical analysis of settler colonialism with empirical regional gang studies, particularly in border regions and urban centers.

His publication record demonstrates consistent output in critical criminology, with 2020-2021 works addressing colonial impacts on gang formation and regional gang activity patterns. While no specific awards are documented, his contributions to the Routledge International Handbook of Critical Gang Studies indicate scholarly recognition.

As an active faculty member, he advises students in UNC's Criminology programs and contributes to departmental initiatives in criminal justice education. His work provides crucial perspectives on policing reform, immigration enforcement consequences, and restorative justice alternatives for underserved communities.