Criminal Justice Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Seton Hall University, New Jersey•South Orange, NJ

About The Position

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice in the College of Arts and Sciences at Seton Hall University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Criminal Justice, with an anticipated start date of August 15, 2027. The Criminal Justice program has a 36-credit-hour curriculum and serves nearly 300 undergraduate majors and minors. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate Criminal Justice and Criminology courses, engage in an active research program, advise and mentor students, contribute to program and curricular development, and participate in institutional service. The candidate should be able to teach a broad range of courses, including criminology theory, qualitative methods, and senior seminar. The position is based in a general office environment. Applications will begin to be screened on December 1, 2026, and will be accepted until the position is filled.

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.) alone is not sufficient.
Demonstrated record of scholarship and an agenda for continued scholarship in Criminal Justice or Criminology.
Undergraduate teaching experience in at least one of the following areas: courts, criminal law, or corrections.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice and Criminology, potentially including criminology theory, qualitative methods, and senior seminar.
Maintain an active research program and continued scholarship in Criminal Justice or Criminology.
Provide academic advising and student mentoring.
Contribute to program and curricular development.
Participate in other institutional service activities.