Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminology

About the role

The Department of Studies in Justice, Culture & Social Change invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Criminology at the rank of assistant professor to begin Fall 2027. The department offers bachelor’s degrees in Anthropology, Criminology, Sociology, and Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. Additional information about the department can be found on its web page: https://cahss.d.umn.edu/departments-centers-facilities/departments/studies-justice-culture-social-change/justice-culture

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses (current teaching load is 5 classes [~16 credits] per academic year)
• Advise undergraduate students majoring in department programs
• Participate in research/scholarly activities and maintain an active research agenda
• Provide service to the department, college, campus, discipline, and/or local community
• Opportunity to contribute to both the Criminology major and Sociology major

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. (by June 30, 2027, from an accredited institution) in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Justice Studies, or Sociology
• Teaching experience and ability to teach in the core curricula of Criminology (Introduction to Criminology and/or Criminological Theory and/or Research Methods and/or Statistics)
• Evidence of an active research agenda

Preferred Qualifications

• Focus on social inequality in teaching and/or scholarship
• Area of specialization is open
• Evidence of effective teaching

Pay

Pay Range: $62,000 per year - $66,000 per year; depending on education/qualifications/experience

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization.

As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer