Applied Criminology & Justice – Assistant Professor

Merrimack College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice, Non-Tenure-Track in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice starting Fall 2027. This 9-month on-campus role emphasizes teaching and applied learning.

The successful candidate will teach Research Methods and Statistics, mentor students, and build partnerships with criminal justice organizations, drawing on professional practice to connect classroom learning with real-world experience.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Law, Public Administration or a related field.
• Relevant professional or research experience in criminal justice, law, public safety, victim services, government, nonprofit or community organizations.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to be an effective and engaging college-level teacher who connects academic concepts with professional practice.
• Preparation to teach courses in research methods and/or statistics in criminology and criminal justice, plus related areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach required undergraduate and graduate courses in Research Methods and Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice and related areas.
• Serve as a mentor to students exploring career pathways, internships, applied experiences, and graduate study.
• Develop partnerships with criminal justice and related organizations.
• Represent the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Admissions events.

Education

Doctoral degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Law, Public Administration or related field

Job description

Merrimack College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice, Non-Tenure-Track in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice starting Fall 2027. This 9-month on-campus role emphasizes teaching and applied learning.

The successful candidate will teach Research Methods and Statistics, mentor students, and build partnerships with criminal justice organizations, drawing on professional practice to connect classroom learning with real-world experience.