Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice

Saint Anselm College; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH invites applications for a three-year Assistant Professor position in Criminal Justice to begin August 2027. The primary area of specialization is policing, with opportunities to teach cyber criminology, theories of crime and criminal justice policy as part of an expanding program.

Candidates should have college teaching experience and a PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field; ABDs may apply but the PhD must be in hand by August 11, 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology or related field required; ABD may apply but PhD must be in hand by Aug 11, 2027.
• Three letters of recommendation required for finalists.
• Teaching load is 3-3; primary policing specialization with ability to teach cyber criminology, theories of crime and policy.
• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and scholarship; appreciation for diversity.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in policing, cyber criminology, theories of crime and policy.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary programs and initiatives within the department.
• Mentor and advise students; participate in scholarship and service; engage with a diverse student body.

Skills

Teaching experience

Scholarly research

Interdisciplinary approach

Education

PhD in Criminal Justice/Criminology or related field

Job description

The Department of Criminal Justice at Saint Anselm College, a Roman Catholic liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition in Manchester, NH invites applications for a three-year Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2027.

The hire is in response to both overall student growth at the undergraduate level and the recent additions of a cyber criminology major and a 4 +1 Accelerated Master's Program in Criminology & Criminal Justice.

The department faculty are also involved in three interdisciplinary programs- cyber criminology, forensic science and legal studies and are currently involved with the development of two interdisciplinary initiates, one focused on procedural justice and the other focused on evidence based policing.

This hire will bring the number of full-time faculty in the Department to eight. The Criminal Justice Department currently enrolls approximately 180 majors, 25 minors and 20 Master's students.

The ideal applicants should have college-level teaching experience and evidence of scholarly contributions to the fields of criminal justice and/or criminology. The teaching load for this position is 3-3. The primary area of specialization for the position is policing with the successful candidate also being able to teach in one or more of the following areas cyber criminology, theories of crime and criminal justice policy.

Candidates with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of crime and justice are especially encouraged to apply.

Three letters of recommendation will be required of finalists. Applications should be received by November 30, 2026 for full consideration.

A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology or a related field is required. Current graduate students who are ABD may apply, although the Ph.D. must be in hand by the date of appointment, August 11, 2027.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level as well as scholarly research. Candidates with experience in or a desire to teach and mentor students from diverse backgrounds are especially welcome.

Inclusivity Statement: In order to realize our mission as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts college, Saint Anselm College is committed to sustaining an intentionally inclusive environment that will benefit all constituencies. In particular, the college is committed to providing students with the richest opportunities to learn, both in the classroom and within the environment of the college community as a whole. We accomplish this, in part, by fostering understanding, experience, and appreciation of the world's diversity through the academic curriculum, with its spirit of scholarly inquiry and respectful discourse; through a variety of service, co-curricular, religious, and academic activities and support mechanisms; and through the different perspectives and backgrounds of the members of our community.

Committed to our Catholic mission, Saint Anselm College aspires to bring together a faculty, staff, and student body that enhances this educational endeavor with diverse scholarly interests, ideas, beliefs, experience, talents, and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Welcome to the Saint Anselm College employment page. We appreciate your interest in joining the College and hope you find this information useful. From day one, our employees are "Anselmian." Our community values compassion, respect, integrity, and kindness for all. Guided by our Catholic and Benedictine identity, we are committed to sustaining an intentionally inclusive environment that benefits every individual.