Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

About the role

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice in the College of Arts and Sciences at Seton Hall University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position with an anticipated start date of August 15, 2027. The Criminal Justice program comprises a 36‑credit‑hour curriculum and serves nearly 300 undergraduate majors and minors. The ideal candidate will teach a broad range of undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice and Criminology, including but not limited to criminology theory, qualitative methods, and senior seminar, and must hold a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Sociology. Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City.

Responsibilities

• Engage in an active research program.
• Teach Criminal Justice and Criminology courses at the undergraduate level.
• Provide academic advising and student mentoring.
• Contribute to program and curricular development.
• Participate in other institutional service activities.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Sociology from an accredited university, with a dissertation related to Criminal Justice or Criminology. ABD candidates may be considered; a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) is not sufficient.
• Demonstrated record of and agenda for continued scholarship in Criminal Justice or Criminology.
• Undergraduate teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: courts, criminal law, or corrections.

Desired qualifications

• Research or teaching interests in courts, corrections, homeland security, big data, or machine learning/artificial intelligence.
• Leadership and mentorship in teaching, research, or service that supports an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.
• Experience in student advisement.
• Prior professional experience relevant to assigned course topics.
• Ability to develop online and hybrid modes of course delivery.

Pay

Exempt salary range: $70,108–$77,898 per year.

Benefits

Full‑time benefits include bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance; dental insurance; life insurance; and a retirement plan. Additional details are available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Physical demands: general office environment.