Assistant Professor of Criminology
About The Position
St. Bonaventure University invites applications for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Criminology, with responsibilities to begin with the fall 2027 semester. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in criminology by August 2027. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the continued development of connections with local, state, and federal agencies, for the purpose of developing fieldwork opportunities for majors. The successful candidate will also serve as an academic advisor to criminology majors, engage in university service, and maintain an active research agenda. St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service. The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.
Requirements
- PhD in criminology by August 2027.
Nice To Haves
- Specialization within the fields of corrections, parole, and policing.
Responsibilities
- Teaching introductory courses in criminology, along with more advanced courses such as criminological theory, research methods, and the senior capstone course.
- Assisting in the continued development of connections with local, state, and federal agencies, for the purpose of developing fieldwork opportunities for majors.
- Serving as an academic advisor to criminology majors.
- Engaging in university service.
- Maintaining an active research agenda.
Benefits
- Abundance of Time off
- Tuition Remission (100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents)
- 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
- 50% graduate tuition remission for spouse (ground programs only)
- Full Benefit package
- 403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
- Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
- Dental Insurance
- Employer Paid Life insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Employer Paid Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free access to campus fitness center
- 2 free Division 1 Men’s & Women's Basketball Season tickets
- Golf course membership discount
- Other National and Local discounts available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
