Assistant professor

North Central College; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

North Central College is seeking a visiting professor for a 1-year position in Criminology starting August 1, 2025. Ideal candidates will possess a Ph.D. and demonstrate teaching excellence, mentoring skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience instructing a range of undergraduate courses in criminology curriculum.
• Must have completed Ph.D. by August 2025.
• A JD alone is not sufficient.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a range of undergraduate courses in criminology.
• Mentoring undergraduate students.
• Creating inclusive spaces in and outside the classroom.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Mentoring undergraduate students

Experience with diverse populations

Education

Ph.D. in Criminology or closely related field

Job description

Position Summary:

The Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications for a 1-year, visiting position in Criminology to begin August 1, 2025. Candidates will be considered regardless of field of specialization. Teaching excellence is paramount, and the experience instructing a range of undergraduate courses in the criminology curriculum, including race, gender, class, and crime, is required. Applicants should also demonstrate their experience in mentoring of undergraduate students. Successful applicants are expected to have completed their Ph.D. in Criminology or a closely related field by August 2025. A JD alone is not sufficient. The contract is for 9.5 months with a competitive salary and 3-3 teaching load.

North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply. Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable. As a department, we are committed to enhancing the diversity of our campus and creating inclusive spaces both in and outside the classroom. We are seeking candidates who share this commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and will partner with us as we advance our efforts in this area.

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu. North Central College is an EEO Employer.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, and contact information for three professional references in an electronic format to https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/14663. For further information, contact Dr. Raleigh Blasdell, Chair, Department and Search Committee, at [e-mail].

Review of applications will begin June 9, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.