Assistant Professor Of Sociology & Criminology

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
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Active research agenda
Scholarly productivity
Teaching, mentoring, research, outreach, service
** The University of Arkansas is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology & Criminology to join its dynamic Department of Sociology and Criminology. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a related field, a robust research agenda, and the ability to contribute to teaching and departmental strengths in areas such as criminology, social inequality, and health. **

Job Summary

  • The Department of Sociology & Criminology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to start in August 2026, with opportunities to contribute to Ph.D. and B.A. programs.
  • The successful candidate will have an active research agenda and evidence of scholarly productivity, contributing to departmental strengths in criminology, community, social inequality, and/or health.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment, a healthy work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement programs.

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** The University of Arkansas is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology & Criminology to join its dynamic Department of Sociology and Criminology. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a related field, a robust research agenda, and the ability to contribute to teaching and departmental strengths in areas such as criminology, social inequality, and health. **

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

  • active research agenda
  • scholarly productivity
  • teaching, mentoring, research, outreach, service

Nice-to-have

  • scholarship addressing interlocking inequalities
  • engage in scholarship
  • contribute to scholarly environment

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or related field
  • Evidence of scholarly productivity
  • Ability to contribute to departmental strengths
  • Evidence of contributing to scholarly environment
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Sponsorship: available

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