Assistant Teaching Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice

First consideration will be given to applications received by October 24, 2025.

About the University

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. It is the State's flagship, public R1 research university as well as the land grant and sea grant university for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

About the Role

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Rhode Island is recruiting for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a full-time, academic year, non-tenure track appointment, limited to one year with the expectation for yearly renewal, commencing in Fall 2026. Teaching Faculty are included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated by the URI chapter of the American Association of University Professors and may later be eligible for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching Professor.

Responsibilities

• Teach and enhance 12 credits of criminology and criminal justice classes per semester on URI's Kingston campus or the equivalent in other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Teach required undergraduate introductory courses and upper-division electives in the major.
• Hold regular office hours for students.
• Attend department faculty meetings and participate in service activities related to instructional responsibilities.
• Foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment.

This is a teaching-intensive position with no expectation of research.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a closely related discipline with a specialty oriented towards criminology or criminal justice, or ABD with degree conferred by September 1, 2026. (A J.D. is not sufficient for this position).
• Excellence in teaching undergraduate criminology, criminal justice, or closely related courses at the college/university level. (TA experience will be considered).
• Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or closely related discipline with a specialty oriented towards criminology or criminal justice, or ABD with degree conferred by September 1, 2026.
• Experience teaching criminology, criminal justice, or closely related courses at the college/university level as the instructor of record.
• Experience teaching high-impact large lecture introductory classes.
• Experience teaching online or blended/hybrid classes.

Application Requirements

Please attach the following documents to your application:

• Cover letter/Letter of Application (1-2 pages) describing your qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (1-2 pages) with evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Sample Syllabi for a criminology and/or criminal justice-oriented undergraduate class.
• Other Document: a sample assignment/assessment, and recent student evaluations of teaching or other evidence of teaching excellence (not to exceed 15 pages).

References will be requested upon committee review.