Tenure Track Faculty
About The Position
The Department of Criminal Justice at Rochester Institute of Technology invites applicants for two full-time Tenure-Track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. The start date for these positions is August 2026. Potential candidates must have a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Law/Legal Studies, or a related field. ABDs will be considered for candidates near completion if evidence can be shown that completion of the Ph.D. will occur prior to the position start date. Although a J.D. alone is insufficient for this position, candidates with a dual Ph.D./J.D are encouraged to apply. Applicants are expected to: Possess a strong broad foundation in criminology, criminal justice systems, and criminal justice policy Have the potential to secure external funding, especially in ways that can grow, support, and expand the community-engaged research portfolio of the department's Center for Public Safety Initiatives Areas of research and teaching specialization are open. Candidates are encouraged to highlight their ability to contribute to the following areas where we have specific needs in curricular development and research: innovative teaching and research in public data analytics, crime analysis, and/or emerging technologies (e.g., cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, etc.) and criminal justice innovative teaching and research in criminal law, legal decision-making, and/or the intersection between law and public institutions of social control (e.g., race, justice and law; immigration, policy, and justice). We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values and honor code. To attract and retain an excellent and innovative faculty, RIT offers a number of programs and professional development opportunities to help faculty succeed from our onboarding and orientation on through to the tenure and promotion process.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated success or potential in producing high quality scholarship
- Demonstrated success or potential in seeking external funding
- Demonstrated success or potential in teaching and mentoring students
- Demonstrated teaching and research experience necessary to contribute to one or more of the highlighted areas of specialization and need.
Benefits
- RIT offers a number of programs and professional development opportunities to help faculty succeed from our onboarding and orientation on through to the tenure and promotion process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
