Assistant Professor Of Sociology & Criminology

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
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Ph.d. in sociology or criminology
Active research agenda
Scholarly productivity evidence
** The University of Arkansas is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology & Criminology to start in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a related field, an active research agenda, and a strong ability to teach and contribute to the department's focus areas, including social inequality and health. **

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
  • The Department of Sociology & Criminology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology & Criminology to start in August 2026.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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** The University of Arkansas is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology & Criminology to start in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a related field, an active research agenda, and a strong ability to teach and contribute to the department's focus areas, including social inequality and health. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Sociology or Criminology
  • Active research agenda
  • Scholarly productivity evidence
  • Contribute to departmental strengths
  • Teaching, mentoring, research, outreach, service

Nice-to-have

  • Scholarship addressing interlocking inequalities
  • Potential for securing research funding
  • Engage in scholarship
  • Collegial, harmonious working relationships

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. or terminal degree
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Sponsorship: available

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