Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Norwich University • Northfield, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Norwich University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning July 2027. The successful candidate will teach seven courses per academic year, including introductory and advanced criminology and criminal justice courses. The role includes developing students’ career readiness through curriculum, advising, and applied learning experiences that connect disciplinary knowledge to professional pathways in criminal justice and related fields. Opportunities may include developing and teaching courses in terrorism, transnational crime, and homeland security.

The successful candidate will contribute to experiential learning through appropriate course projects, simulations, research, internships, community or professional partnerships, and other applied learning opportunities. Faculty are expected to develop students’ analytical, communication, ethical reasoning, leadership, and professional skills relevant to further study and careers. Responsibilities also include student advising; participation in school, college, and/or university committees; and ongoing curriculum development, assessment, and program review to keep the curriculum current and prepare students for graduate education and careers.

The School’s residential program emphasizes evidence-based knowledge of crime, policy, programs, and practice, as well as justice, ethics, public service, and leadership. Faculty connect theory and evidence to practice through applied assignments, experiential learning, undergraduate research, internships, simulations, and professional and community partnerships. Faculty advising helps students connect their academic program with professional development, graduate education, and career opportunities.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in criminal justice, criminology, or a related field by the start date; candidates who are ABD and will complete the doctorate by the start date may also be considered.
• Demonstrated success and experience teaching criminal justice, criminology, or closely related courses at the college level.
• Evidence of the ability to teach introductory and advanced courses in criminal justice and/or criminology.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
• The successful candidate must complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• A Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, or a related field.
• Expertise in one or more areas that complement the School’s existing curriculum, including terrorism, transnational crime, homeland security, or related fields.
• Experience incorporating experiential or applied learning into courses.
• Experience connecting coursework and advising to career readiness and professional pathways.
• Evidence of scholarly or professional engagement appropriate to the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach seven courses per academic year, including introductory and advanced courses in criminology and criminal justice.
• Teach courses in the successful candidate’s area of expertise; opportunities may include courses in terrorism, transnational crime, and homeland security.
• Develop students’ career readiness through curriculum, advising, and applied learning experiences connected to professional pathways in criminal justice and related fields.
• Contribute to experiential learning through course-based projects, simulations, research, internships, community or professional partnerships, and other applied learning opportunities.
• Engage students in learning experiences that develop analytical, communication, ethical reasoning, leadership, and professional skills.
• Advise students.
• Participate in school, college, and/or university committees.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and program review.
• Help ensure the curriculum remains current and prepares students for graduate education and careers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Group life and disability insurance.
• Flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off.
• Use of the University pool and fitness center.
• Tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members.
• Some employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program on their Federal Student Aid Direct Loan balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree