Applied Criminology Professor of Practice

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

Job summary

Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice, Non-Tenure-Track (NTT) starting Fall 2027. This on-campus role supports undergraduate and graduate Criminology and Criminal Justice programs and emphasizes linking classroom learning to professional practice.

The position requires a Doctoral degree and a strong record of teaching and collaboration with criminal justice agencies, courts, and community organizations.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field.
• Experience connecting academics with professional practice in law enforcement, courts, or related fields.
• Ability to teach research methods and statistics; ability to link coursework to real-world practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Research Methods and Statistics within Criminology and Criminal Justice.
• Mentor students on internships, experiential learning, and graduate study.
• Develop partnerships with criminal justice and related organizations.
• Represent the department at Admissions events.

Skills

Teaching ability

Research methods & statistics

Professional relationship building

Collaborative team work

Education

Doctoral degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice/Public Administration

Job description

Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice, Non-Tenure-Track (NTT) starting Fall 2027. This on-campus role supports undergraduate and graduate Criminology and Criminal Justice programs and emphasizes linking classroom learning to professional practice.

The position requires a Doctoral degree and a strong record of teaching and collaboration with criminal justice agencies, courts, and community organizations.