Assistant Professor Of Sociology & Criminology

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
Active research agenda
Scholarly productivity
Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses
The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
  • The Department of Sociology & Criminology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology & Criminology to start in August 2026.
  • The benefits package includes 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.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

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 graduate and undergraduate courses
  • contribute to scholarly environment

Nice-to-have

  • scholarship addressing interlocking inequalities
  • potential for securing research funding
  • engaging in outreach and service

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or related social science discipline
  • Evidence of scholarly productivity
  • Evidence of ability to contribute to departmental strengths
  • Evidence of contributing to scholarly environment

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Sponsorship: available

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