Position Openings

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The Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University invites applicants for a 10-month tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2025. We are seeking a criminologist or sociologist to teach undergraduate and graduate courses (on campus and online) whose research addresses inequality, public policy, and social justice in the criminal justice system and its responses to crime and victimization; and/or those whose work explores the nexus of public health and criminal justice.

The successful candidate will teach existing courses in our undergraduate programs in Criminal Justice and Sociology, including research methods and a capstone research course, as well as contribute to our Ph.D. program in Criminology & Criminal Justice. Our Ph.D. in Criminology & Criminal Justice is a sociological criminology program that highlights social inequality and public policy in the study of crime and justice issues. The position carries a 3-3 teaching load consistent

within other departments in the College of Arts & Letters, though there are opportunities for reduction.

posted 10.7.2024

The Florida Atlantic University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow position starting Spring 2025 on the Boca Raton campus. The successful candidate will work on multiple funded projects focused on evaluating community-based, behavioral health related programs, including a co-responder crisis response team and a behavioral health-focused jail reentry program. Prior experience in working alongside law enforcement/clinicians or studying best practices in the provision of behavioral health services, working with administrative sources of data, and communicating with community partners is strongly desired. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other project team members to produce peer-reviewed publications alongside the creation of internal and external reports for funding agencies. The position may also provide for opportunities to teach. The position is an on-campus appointment. The appointment is for two calendar years, beginning January 6, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the

position is filled.

posted 10.7.2024

The Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society (CRRES) at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites applications for a CRRES Postdoctoral Fellowship. The fellowship provides support to scholars studying race and ethnicity from a broad range of fields in the social sciences and humanities. We are particularly interested in candidates with disciplinary homes in Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Geography. The CRRES postdoctoral fellowship program aims to create a legacy of scholars who will be positioned to address issues related to race and ethnicity using a multidisciplinary lens. We welcome candidates whose research intersects with African American and African Diaspora Studies, Native and Indigenous Studies, Latino Studies, and/or Asian American Studies. The Fellow is expected to pursue research activities associated with their primary area of work, as demonstrated by conference presentations and published works. CRRES fellowships are designed to advance the careers of new scholars by providing opportunities to research, teach, and connect with mentors and with faculty in host departments. Strong applicants will demonstrate evidence of scholarly potential that will make them competitive for tenure-track appointments at Indiana University and other research universities.

Apply here: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25439

posted 9.25.2024

The University of Nebraska at Omaha School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (UNO SCCJ) invites applications for a tenure‐track assistant professor position to begin on August 18, 2025.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related field. ABD candidates

who anticipate earning their degree prior to August 2025 will be considered.

The area of specialization is open but preference will be given to candidates who have expertise in

policing and/or demonstrate potential for securing extramural funding. All candidates should have a robust research agenda (e.g., publications in high‐impact criminology and criminal justice

journals); dedication to high‐quality teaching and mentorship; and work effectively with and

support individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

posted 8.30.2024

The Department of Criminology at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa invites applications for three nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin August 7, 2025.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related social science discipline by the date of appointment. ABDs will be considered but degree must be in hand by time of appointment. Area of specialization is open. Preference will be given to those applicants who demonstrate an ability to make a significant contribution to the department’s doctoral program. Evidence of effective teaching experience, online or in person, is preferred, and applicants should show a strong record of research productivity and grant potential.

Review of applications will begin September 16, 2024, and will continue until positions are filled.

posted 8.30.2024

The University of South Carolina’s Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice is hiring for two exciting tenure-track or tenured positions beginning in August 2025! We are seeking candidates whose research focuses on victimization, particularly in areas such as youth victimization, hate crimes, mass violence, child or elder abuse, community violence, bullying, and cyber victimization. Applicants should demonstrate potential for impactful research, effective teaching, and meaningful community engagement. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester at both undergraduate and, as needed, graduate levels.

We are also seeking candidates with scholarly expertise in gender-based violence. The role is open to applicants at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.  Applicants should demonstrate potential for impactful research, effective teaching, and meaningful community engagement. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester at both undergraduate and, as needed, graduate levels.

posted 8.21.2024

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) at Northeastern University is seeking to fill a two-semester Visiting Lecturer position to start Fall 2024. We are particularly interested in candidates with the expertise to teach courses in the area of psychology and crime in addition to more general criminal justice offerings. Housed within the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, SCCJ brings together more than 20 research-oriented scholars and distinguished practitioners on the cutting edge of interdisciplinary research and criminal justice policy. The School has a highly-ranked PhD program, a growing Master’s program, and a unique undergraduate program comprised of a large number of combined majors with other units including psychology, political science, computer science and cybersecurity, and sociology. 

posted 7.9.2024

The University at Albany, State University of New York, seeks a Full-time Lecturer (non-tenure-track) for the Online CJ Bachelor's Degree Program in the School of Criminal Justice to begin Fall 2024. This position is eligible for remote work. We seek an outstanding candidate with demonstrated experience preparing and teaching a variety of criminal justice courses in synchronous and asynchronous distance learning formats. We are also interested in a candidate with prior experience with program coordination and/or academic advising.

This is a 12-month appointment, and the course load is 3-3. The lecturer will be responsible for offering required undergraduate Criminology/CJ courses (e.g., Criminology, Intro to CJ, Intro to Constitutional Law; Criminal Justice, Statistics, Research Methods, Senior Writing-intensive Capstone) and substantive upper-division elective courses in an online format. The Lecturer will also be the CJ Online Degree Program Coordinator, including some admissions and advising responsibilities, and serving as a liaison between the SCJ Student Services Coordinator, the Online program academic advisor, and other campus offices.

posted 5.9.2024