Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

Montclair State University; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Montclair State University’s Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Justice Studies seeks an Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice to begin in August 2027. We welcome broad search areas in criminal justice/criminology, with emphasis on teaching required sequence courses such as research methods, criminology, and theories of justice.

The position carries a standard tenure-track teaching load of 12 teaching credit hours per semester, with reassigned time for additional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or related field.
• Proven potential in research, scholarship or creative activity.
• Excellence in teaching all students and commitment to service.
• Experience teaching criminology, criminal justice, or sociology to undergraduates.
• Experience with diverse student body and first‑generation college students.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses including research methods, criminology, and theories of justice.
• Mentor students and advise as assigned.
• Develop and update courses aligned with student demand and priorities.
• Engage in scholarly research with reassigned time support.
• Provide service to department, college, university and professional communities.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research/scholarship

Service commitment

Education

Earned doctorate or terminal degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology/Sociology or related field

Job description

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/COLLEGE:

Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Justice Studies/School of Social Sciences/College of Humanities and Social Sciences

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Justice Studies at Montclair State University is actively seeking applications for an Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice to begin in August 2027. For this tenure-track appointment, we are engaging in a broad search in any area of criminal justice or criminology, however, we are particularly searching for professors ready to offer courses in our required sequence, including research methods, criminology, and/or the department’s interdisciplinary course on theories of justice. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the University’s mission through excellence in teaching, research/scholarship, and service.

Teaching: The standard annual teaching load for tenure-track faculty is 12 teaching credit hours (TCH) a semester, with additional TCH reassigned time (course release) available for faculty with additional responsibilities such as mentoring doctoral faculty or administering programs. Faculty are expected to center student success and measurable learning outcomes through clear course design, inclusive pedagogies, and the integration of emerging disciplinary and pedagogical developments. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, student mentoring and advising, and developing and updating courses and curricula aligned with student demands and institutional strategic priorities.

Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity: Faculty are expected to be productive scholars or artists whose work embodies formal inquiry or creative expression that expands, enhances, or applies knowledge. Research results must be shared in significant national and/or international scholarly or artistic venues following rigorous review. The University supports these endeavors through the Faculty Scholarship Program (FSP), which typically provides research-active faculty with up to 6 TCH of reassigned time per academic year to pursue their scholarly agenda.

Service: Faculty members are expected to perform valuable service to the department, college/school, university, and professional communities. This includes participating in shared governance, academic program vitality, and sharing professional expertise within and beyond the University. Service activities are separate and distinct from the specific assignments for which faculty members receive course release.

THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, CRIMINOLOGY, AND JUSTICE STUDIES:

The Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Justice Studies is the second largest department in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Our criminal justice concentration alone has over five hundred enrolled majors. We also offer a master’s degree in Justice Innovation and Leadership. Featuring dynamic faculty from a variety of disciplines, our interdisciplinary focus includes Criminal Justice/Criminology, Law, International Justice, and Social Justice. Justice Studies serves a large minoritized and first generation college student population. Our faculty are dedicated to providing support and guidance for our students, as well as a robust education experience to prepare them for the workforce.

THE COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES:

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is Montclair State’s largest college, with over 5,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. CHSS facilitates traditional and interdisciplinary learning and is the professional home of many outstanding scholars and instructors across numerous disciplines, all of whom lend to CHSS’s mission to furnish academically rigorous and relevant programs of study that contribute to the development of an informed and engaged civil society. CHSS’s programs develop in students the abilities to discover, create, evaluate, apply, and share knowledge, so that they will be able to think critically, act ethically, and be informed citizen-participants prepared to assume leadership roles in their communities. CHSS also aims to be responsive to the needs of society, including via its championing of use-inspired research collaboratively undertaken by faculty and students, and graduate programs that train students to apply knowledge in constructive, inspiring, and practical ways that benefit our local and broader communities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or a related field. Record of achievement and potential for future success in research, scholarship or creative activity. Demonstrated excellence in teaching all students. A record that demonstrates interest and commitment to service. PREFERRED Significant record of scholarly/creative work. Experience teaching criminology, criminal justice, or sociology courses at the undergraduate level. Experience teaching a diverse student body and first generation college students. Peer-reviewed publications in criminology, criminal justice, or a related field.

STARTING DATE:

August 27, 2027

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and representative publications, which can be uploaded during the application process. Candidates who are shortlisted will be asked to supply 3 letters of recommendation separately.

APPLY BY:

The position is open until filled, and application review begins immediately.

Salary Range:

$80,309.12-$100,398.29 Annually

Benefits:

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Position Type:

Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email [e-mail].

Inclusion Statement:

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement:

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity. Additional information can be found on the website at www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy:

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/

About Us:

Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, Montclair State University has evolved from an institution that was a recognized leader in teacher education to an R2 research institution ranked as one of the 100 best public doctoral universities in the nation. The University serves 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs provided by 13 colleges and schools. Situated on a beautiful 252-acre campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university while retaining the supportive and personalized academic environment that provides a feeling of community more typical of smaller institutions. Montclair State University is proud to be committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in its recruitment and employment practices. The University is an inclusive, richly diverse community that fosters mutual respect, tolerance and understanding among all students and employees.