Tiffany Jenson

Tiffany Jenson is an Associate Instructional Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law at the University of Florida (UF), with affiliation to the Center for European Studies. She joined UF in 2017 but has over 20 years of higher education experience as faculty and staff. Her roles include Online Undergraduate Advisor for Criminology, Law & Society and teaching upper-division courses in criminology, terrorism, and statistical analysis.

• Education: Ph.D. in Sociology (University of Oklahoma), M.S.W. (University of Louisville), Master of Liberal Arts (Southern Methodist University), B.S. in Sociology (Southern Methodist University).

Research focuses on social justice, sexual victimization, and criminal justice systems. She has secured $3.78 million in grants and contributed to studies on foster children, inmates, and at-risk populations. Notable publications address military sexual assault and religiosity’s impact on delinquency.

• Grants: Over $3.78M in state/federal grants as principal investigator or collaborator.
• Professional Experience: Previously held roles at Southern Methodist University, University of Oklahoma, and Brigham Young University campuses. Served as Staff Association President and Faculty Association President-Elect at multiple institutions.