Base: commensurate with experience + qualification...
Active research agenda in criminology
Teaching and mentoring in criminology
Develop externally funded research program
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.
The Department of Sociology and Criminology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to start in August 2026 with a competitive startup package.
The position includes teaching, research, and service duties with opportunities to contribute to interdisciplinary programs and research centers.
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 in criminology
Teaching and mentoring in criminology
Develop externally funded research program
Contribute to criminology programmatic needs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Nice-to-have
Expertise in etiology of crime
Geospatial and temporal data analytics
Data visualization techniques
Experience mentoring students
Develop undergraduate and graduate courses
Contribute to community and inequality research
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, Criminal Justice or related discipline
Evidence of scholarly productivity in criminology
Potential to develop externally funded research
Ability to contribute to teaching and mentoring
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States