About this role
Assistant Professor
Posting Details
Posting Details
Business Title Assistant Professor
Department Criminology and Sociology
Posting Category Faculty
Salary Plan Faculty - AAUP
Job Summary
The Department of Criminology and Sociology seeks a dynamic tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. The start date is August 16, 2027.
Successful candidates will contribute fully to the Department through teaching, research, and service. We will consider all areas of expertise related to criminology and/or criminal justice. We especially encourage candidates who have experience and interest in community-engaged teaching and research.
This position requires teaching on-campus courses. In addition, you may be assigned to teach off campus, evenings, weekends, and via distance learning technology, depending upon student need for the delivery of instructional services.
Our department currently has strengths in interpersonal violence, policing, drugs and alcohol, re-entry, media, law and social control, health, and community-organizing. The Department of Criminology and Sociology is housed within the recently created Levin College of Public Affairs and Education, which also includes the School of Education & Counseling, the School of Communication, and the Levin School of Urban Studies. The Levin College houses a number of research and career enhancement centers including the Criminology Research Center. This dynamic environment supports and encourages opportunities for cutting-edge interdisciplinary, applied, and community-engaged research and education.
CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field completed by July 1, 2027 (persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor);
- Ability to teach undergraduate courses in Criminology;
- Ability to conduct research focused on criminology or related field;
- Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in criminology;
- Research output including but not limited to publications, academic conference presentations, grant-funded work and/or research in progress.