Assistant Professor Of Sociology & Criminology

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: commensurate with experience + qualification...
Active research agenda
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
Contributing to scholarly environment
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
  • This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment with a competitive startup package starting August 2026.
  • The Department of Sociology & Criminology is a dynamic, productive, collegial, and student success-oriented unit contributing to multiple interdisciplinary programs.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Salary

Base: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active research agenda
  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
  • Contributing to scholarly environment
  • Collegial working relationships
  • Tenure-track faculty appointment

Nice-to-have

  • Securing research funding
  • Engaging in scholarship on interlocking inequalities
  • Mentoring and outreach activities
  • Contributing to interdisciplinary programs

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or related field
  • Evidence of scholarly productivity
  • Ability to contribute to departmental research strengths
  • Ability to teach criminology and sociology courses
  • Must have legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

Sponsorship: available

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