Assistant Professor Of Criminology

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: commensurate with experience + qualification...
Active research agenda in criminology
Teaching and mentoring in criminology
Ability to develop externally funded research
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 and Criminology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting August 2026 with a competitive startup package.
  • The position includes responsibilities of 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service with opportunities to contribute to interdisciplinary programs.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active research agenda in criminology
  • Teaching and mentoring in criminology
  • Ability to develop externally funded research
  • Contribute to criminology programmatic needs
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice-to-have

  • Expertise in etiology of crime
  • Geospatial and temporal data analytics
  • Data visualization techniques
  • Experience mentoring students
  • Develop effective undergraduate and graduate courses
  • Contribute to community and inequality research areas

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, Criminal Justice or related discipline
  • Evidence of scholarly productivity in criminology
  • Potential to develop externally funded research program
  • Ability to contribute to teaching and mentoring missions
  • Must pass criminal background and sex offender registry checks

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

Sponsorship: available

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