Tenure - Track Assistant Professor in Criminology in Worcester, Massachusetts at Assumption University

The Sociology and Criminology Department at Assumption University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminology to start in Fall 2027. This position will help support our sociology and criminology program and share responsibility primarily for the criminology program curriculum with existing faculty. This includes teaching the two introductory courses, Introduction to the Criminal Justice System and Criminology, and upper-level electives in the new faculty’s area of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates with quantitative research expertise or experience teaching undergraduate or graduate social science Statistics courses. Areas of expertise are open. While not required, the ideal candidate will also have some familiarity with the field of Sociology and the ability to teach introductory sociology or sociology elective courses as department needs arise.

Application Instructions:

Please submit:

• Cover letter that includes an overview of teaching and scholarly interests and progress,
• Current curriculum vita
• Names and contact information for three references who can attest to the applicant's teaching experience and qualifications.

Short-listed applicants will be asked to submit writing samples, evidence of teaching effectiveness, research statement, and copies of unofficial or official transcripts, Materials must be submitted online as MS Word documents or PDF files

To receive consideration for the position, applications must be received by December 1, 2026.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

About Assumption University:

St. John Paul II wrote: “Man’s creation by God ‘in his own image’ confers upon every human person an eminent dignity; it also postulates the fundamental equality of all human beings.” Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, and disrespect. As such, and in compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.

• Applicants should have a PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology (with a demonstrated concentration in Criminal Justice and/or Criminology),or closely related academic field.
• ABD graduate students with prior teaching experience will also be considered.
• Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.