Assistant Professor Of Criminology

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: commensurate with experience + qualification...
Tenure-track faculty position
Active research agenda in criminology
Teaching and mentoring university students
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with a comprehensive benefits package

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • The Department of Sociology and Criminology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting August 2026 with a competitive startup package.
  • The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and service, including involvement in Public Policy Ph.D. and Data Science / Analytics B.A. programs.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Tenure-track faculty position
  • Active research agenda in criminology
  • Teaching and mentoring university students
  • Develop externally funded research program
  • Contribute to criminology program needs

Nice-to-have

  • Expertise in geospatial and temporal data analytics
  • Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
  • Ability to develop effective courses
  • Research achievement with peer-reviewed publications
  • Contribute to interdisciplinary area studies

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, Criminal Justice or related discipline
  • Evidence of scholarly productivity in criminology
  • Potential to secure external research funding
  • Ability to contribute to teaching and mentoring
  • Legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

Sponsorship: available

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