Selye Lee

Selye Lee serves as Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of North Florida, joining the institution in fall 2024. Previously, she held Assistant Professor positions at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Arkansas State University, where she also directed graduate programs.

Academic Credentials:

• PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Research Expertise:

Dr. Lee specializes in developmental and life-course criminology with particular focus on juvenile justice systems, youth delinquency patterns, public evaluations of police legitimacy, and post-incarceration reentry challenges. Her interdisciplinary work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy implications for criminal justice reform.

Publication Trends:

Her 2017-2024 scholarship reveals consistent examination of police-community dynamics, especially regarding hate crimes, gendered youth offender experiences, and underage substance abuse. She employs developmental perspectives to analyze how frustration, impulsivity, and social controls shape criminal trajectories.

Professional Engagement:

• Chair, The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (2024–present)
• Member, American Society of Criminology (2024–present)
• Chair, The Korean Society of Criminology in America (2024–present)