Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
Tenure-track faculty appointment
Active research agenda
Scholarly productivity
The Department of Sociology & Criminology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to start in August 2026, with a competitive startup package
Job Summary
The Department of Sociology & Criminology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to start in August 2026, with a competitive startup package.
The successful candidate will contribute to the Public Policy Ph.D. and Data Science / Analytics B.A. programs, focusing on research areas such as criminology, community, social inequality, and health.
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment, a healthy work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waivers and retirement contributions.
Matching Summary
The Department of Sociology & Criminology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to start in August 2026, with a competitive startup package.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; Benefits: 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.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
tenure-track faculty appointment
active research agenda
scholarly productivity
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. in Sociology, Criminology, or related social science
Evidence of scholarly productivity
Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States