Assistant Professor

Rutgers University - Department of Sociology; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University—New Brunswick, Department of Sociology, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position focused on institutions of formal social control such as police, probation, prisons, or penal alternatives, and on sociological analysis of criminal activity.

The appointee will conduct research and teach graduate and undergraduate classes in Sociology and in the undergraduate Program in Criminal Justice.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field by start of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and teach graduate and undergraduate classes in Sociology.
• Teach in the undergraduate Program in Criminal Justice housed within the Rutgers-New Brunswick Sociology department.
• Engage with crime- and justice-related policy-making and collaborate with department strengths such as health, immigration, or organizations.

Education

Ph.D. in Sociology or related field

Job description

Sociology of Crime, Law, Deviance, and/or Social Control

The Department of Sociology at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position specializing in the study of institutions of formal social control such as police, probation, prisons, or penal alternatives, and/or the sociological analysis of criminal activity. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing research and teachinggraduate and undergraduate classes inSociology, and teaching in the undergraduate Program in Criminal Justice (https://crimjust.rutgers.edu/) housed within the Rutgers-New Brunswick Sociology department. Specific areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to: the sociology of punishment, policing studies, socio-legal studies, new technologies of surveillance, white collar crime, cybercrime, and international dimensions of crime. Candidates using a variety of methods are encouraged to apply, as are those who engage with crime- and justice-related policy-making. Synergy with existing department strengths such as health, immigration, or organizations is a plus. Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field by start of appointment, which will be September 1, 2027, subject to availability of funding. The academic year salary for an assistant professor will not be less than $82,110, based on the most recent collective bargaining agreement between the faculty union (AAUP-AFT) and Rutgers University. Salary may be higher, contingent on qualifications, experience, and expertise. Applications will be reviewed starting on November 4, 2026. Submissions received after that date cannot be assured full consideration. Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the SAS Strategic Plan. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an equal opportunity employer. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Offer is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.