Assistant Professor Of Criminology

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
Ph.d. in sociology, criminology, criminal justice
Active research agenda and scholarly productivity
Contribute to teaching and mentoring missions
The University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminology to start in August 2026

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminology to start in August 2026.
  • The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the Public Policy Ph.D. and Data Science / Analytics B.A. programs.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminology to start in August 2026.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, Criminal Justice
  • active research agenda and scholarly productivity
  • contribute to teaching and mentoring missions
  • externally funded program of research potential

Nice-to-have

  • geospatial and temporal data analytics expertise
  • data visualization techniques expertise
  • community, inequality/stratification, and health expertise
  • strong communication and interpersonal skills

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, Criminal Justice or related social science
  • Evidence of ability to contribute to departmental programmatic needs
  • Evidence of active research agenda and scholarly productivity
  • Demonstrated potential of developing externally funded research
  • Evidence of ability to contribute to teaching and mentoring missions

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Sponsorship: available

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