Tenure - Track Assistant Professor in Criminology

Assumption University • Worcester, MA

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About The Position

The Sociology and Criminology Department at Assumption University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminology beginning in Fall 2027. The faculty member will support the sociology and criminology program and share responsibility with existing faculty for the criminology curriculum. Teaching responsibilities include Introduction to the Criminal Justice System, Criminology, and upper-level electives in the faculty member’s area of expertise. Areas of expertise are open. Candidates with quantitative research expertise or experience teaching undergraduate or graduate social science statistics courses are preferred. Familiarity with sociology and the ability to teach introductory sociology or sociology electives as department needs arise are desirable but not required.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology with a demonstrated concentration in Criminal Justice and/or Criminology, or a closely related academic field. ABD graduate students with prior teaching experience will also be considered. Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the University’s mission and show respect for its Catholic and Assumptionist identity.

Applications should include a cover letter outlining teaching and scholarly interests and progress, a current curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references able to attest to teaching experience and qualifications. Short-listed applicants may be asked for writing samples, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a research statement, and unofficial or official transcripts. Materials must be submitted online as MS Word documents or PDF files. Applications must be received by December 1, 2026.

The position’s physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, using a computer keyboard and screen for periods of time, close vision, adjusting visual focus, and manual dexterity. The role also involves mental demands such as reading, detailed work, confidentiality, language and math tasks, reasoning, oral and written communication, customer contact, handling concurrent tasks and interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assumption University recognizes the contributions of a diverse community and prohibits discrimination on legally protected grounds in admission, access, treatment, or employment, subject to applicable law.

Requirements

• PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology with a demonstrated concentration in Criminal Justice and/or Criminology, or a closely related academic field; ABD graduate students with prior teaching experience will also be considered.
• Willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University.
• Respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.

Nice To Haves

• Quantitative research expertise.
• Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate social science statistics courses.
• Familiarity with the field of Sociology and ability to teach introductory sociology or sociology elective courses as departmental needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Support the sociology and criminology program.
• Share responsibility with existing faculty for the criminology program curriculum.
• Teach Introduction to the Criminal Justice System and Criminology.
• Teach upper-level electives in the faculty member’s area of expertise.
• As department needs arise, potentially teach introductory sociology or sociology elective courses.
• Contribute actively to the University’s mission and respect its Catholic and Assumptionist identity.

What This Job Offers

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