Tenure-Track, Criminology (Open Rank)

PeopleAdmin•Naperville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites enthusiastic educators for a tenure-track position in Criminology, to begin in Fall 2026. Applicants will be considered regardless of field of specialization. This collegial and highly collaborative department promotes experiential and engaged learning that highlights faculty areas of expertise and scholarship. The contract is for 9.5 months and carries a teaching load of 20 credits per academic year, typically fulfilled through five 4-credit courses spread over two semesters. This is an on-campus position. The duties in this role include: Instruct a range of undergraduate courses in the criminology core curriculum. Assess students’ work and provide detailed feedback on how to improve their content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc. Mentor undergraduate students through one-on-one and group interactions, including independent study, thesis, and internship opportunities. Engage students in research where possible. Create inclusive spaces in and outside the classroom. Develop opportunities for community-engaged learning. Leverage experience and content knowledge to develop and review curricula for the criminology major and minor. Contribute to continual program improvement through annual evaluation of program outcomes and objectives. Prepare departmental reports as requested. Attend conferences and workshops as necessary to remain active in the field(s) of study; engage with campus resources and professional organizations to further develop teaching, pedagogical, and mentoring skills; complete campus-wide training as required by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources. Pursue current and new research activities in the field(s) of study, including new research projects, writing/dissemination of current and future research, and presentation of research at conferences or other appropriate venues. Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary, including attending department and college meetings and participating in committees, task forces, and others as required.

Requirements

Basic qualifications are required at the time of application.
Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, or a very closely related discipline by August 2026. A J.D. alone is not appropriate for this position.
Ability to bridge the disciplines of sociology and criminology.
Evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduate students.
A clear research agenda, including demonstrated potential for peer-reviewed publications in criminology.
Commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and research.

Nice To Haves

Teaching proficiencies in critical or comparative criminology.
Research that includes undergraduate students.
Record of fostering an environment that stimulates intellectual growth and engagement
Experience with designing and teaching innovative courses that add to the current departmental offerings.

Responsibilities

Instruct a range of undergraduate courses in the criminology core curriculum.
Assess students’ work and provide detailed feedback on how to improve their content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc.
Mentor undergraduate students through one-on-one and group interactions, including independent study, thesis, and internship opportunities.
Engage students in research where possible.
Create inclusive spaces in and outside the classroom.
Develop opportunities for community-engaged learning.
Leverage experience and content knowledge to develop and review curricula for the criminology major and minor.
Contribute to continual program improvement through annual evaluation of program outcomes and objectives.
Prepare departmental reports as requested.
Attend conferences and workshops as necessary to remain active in the field(s) of study; engage with campus resources and professional organizations to further develop teaching, pedagogical, and mentoring skills; complete campus-wide training as required by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources.
Pursue current and new research activities in the field(s) of study, including new research projects, writing/dissemination of current and future research, and presentation of research at conferences or other appropriate venues.
Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary, including attending department and college meetings and participating in committees, task forces, and others as required.