Jeanne Subjack

Dr. Jeanne Subjack serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice at Southern Utah University within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She teaches foundational and specialized courses including Introduction to Criminal Justice, Victimology, Gender and Crime, Criminal Justice Policy, and Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice, emphasizing real-world applications over media misconceptions.

Her research focuses on dismantling public misunderstandings of the justice system through critical examination of victimology, gender disparities in crime, drug-related criminal behavior, correctional practices, and ethical frameworks. She actively connects classroom learning to societal impacts, stressing that accurate knowledge fosters informed citizenship.

Dr. Subjack champions student well-being above academic perfection, encouraging help-seeking behavior and prioritizing mental health. She describes SUU students as exceptionally compassionate, intelligent, and motivated, citing their engagement as the most rewarding aspect of her teaching career.