Assistant Professor

LRES Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Chicago is seeking an Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice to teach and conduct research. The role involves engaging with students and faculty, contributing to the academic community, and maintaining a strong research profile. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and experience in teaching and research methods, with opportunities for remote work.

Qualifications

• Teach classes on criminal justice topics.
• Conduct primary research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Engage in service to the department and university.
• Maintain high-quality research activity.

Skills

Research Methods

Teaching

Grant Writing

Education

Doctoral (PhD) in Criminal Justice

Doctoral (PhD) in Criminology

Job description

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Assistant Professor

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Please send resume to [e-mail] and reference job #082589. LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.

Position Details

Position Details Job Title Assistant Professor Position Title Assistant Professor Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Location Code CRIMINAL JUSTICE (02121A) Department Name CRIMINAL JUSTICE Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities Salary Range: $50,000 – $85,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Assistant Professor to teach classes on a variety of criminal justice and criminology topics at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels; Engage in service to the department, college, university, and the broader profession; Maintain high-quality research activity through conducting primary research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting work at professional conferences and invited lectures, as well as the successful pursuit of external funding for research. Up to 50% remote work allowed. Qualifications Doctoral (PhD) degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related field. Prior experience must include:Teach Research Methods at the undergraduate level; Teach and/or conduct research in the areas of corrections and/or desistance from crime; Possess a record of securing external funding for research; Publication of at least one manuscript in the volume, Crime and Justice: A Review of Research. Full time. $50,000 – $85,000/year. Competitive compensation (please see https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/ ). Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Doctoral (PhD) degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related field. Prior experience must include:Teach Research Methods at the undergraduate level; Teach and/or conduct research in the areas of corrections and/or desistance from crime; Possess a record of securing external funding for research; Publication of at least one manuscript in the volume, Crime and Justice: A Review of Research. Full time. $50,000 – $85,000/year. Competitive compensation (please see https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/). Open Date 05/14/2025 Close Date Salary Range $50,000 - $85,000 Additional Salary Information This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances. Special Instructions to Applicants Please send resume to [e-mail] and reference job #082589. LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees. About Loyola University Chicago Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

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Posting Details

Posting Detail Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/11/2025 Position End Date Open Until Filled Yes

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