Assistant Professor Of Sociology & Criminology

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Ph.d. in sociology or criminology
Active research agenda
Scholarly productivity
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 & Criminology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to start in August 2026 with a competitive startup package.
  • Benefits include university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, and immediate leave accrual.

Matching Summary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Engage in scholarship addressing interlocking inequalities
  • Secure research funding potential
  • Teach graduate and undergraduate courses

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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