Assistant Professor: Sociology - Crime, Law, and Deviance

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sociology/Criminology for a full-time, 9-month appointment starting Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach five courses per year (2/2/1), both in-person and online, and contribute to graduate education through advising and mentoring in the School of Public Policy.

A strong research agenda in crime, law, and deviance is expected, with completion of the PhD by time of hire. ABDs considered with plan to finish.

Qualifications

• PhD in Sociology, Criminology, or closely associated field with a research focus in crime, law, and deviance.
• Ability to teach five courses per academic year (2/2/1) in Sociology and Criminology, in-person and online.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses each academic year.
• Be able to teach both in person and online.
• Be able to develop online courses.
• Contribute to Graduate education.
• Advise graduate students.
• Have active research.

Skills

Teaching

Online teaching experience

Research in criminology

Education

PhD in Sociology/Criminology

Job description

Department

College of Liberal Arts

For Additional Information Please Contact

Scott Akins
[e-mail]
541-737-2811

Job Summary

The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position, to begin Fall 2027. Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Any hiring at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process: https://academicaffairs.oregonstate.edu/resources-policies-legislation/policies-and-resources/promotion-and-tenure-guidelines/out-cycle. Candidates should have a PhD in Sociology, Criminology, or closely associated field, with a research focus in crime, law, and deviance. Advanced ABDs will be considered, but completion of PhD is required by time of hire. Candidates should be prepared to teach five courses (in a quarter system, 2/2/1) in Sociology and Criminology, both in-person and online. Experience teaching and developing online classes is preferred. Preferred candidates will also contribute to graduate education, through teaching and advising graduate students in the School of Public Policy. Successful candidates will have an active research agenda and demonstrate potential for eventual promotion and tenure.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach 5 courses each academic year
• Be able to teach both in person and online
• Be able to develop online courses
• Contribute to Graduate education
• Advise graduate students
• Have active research

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Sociology, Criminology, or closely associated field, with a research focus in crime, law, and deviance. Advanced ABDs will be considered, but completion of PhD is required by time of hire.
• Candidates should be prepared to teach five courses (quarter system 2/2/1) in Sociology and Criminology, both in-person and online.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will be those able and willing to teach both in-person and online. Candidates will be expected to teach courses in criminology as well as general sociology. Experience teaching and developing online classes is preferred. Preferred candidates will also contribute to graduate education, through teaching and mentoring graduate students in the School of Public Policy. Successful candidates will have an active research agenda and demonstrate potential for eventual promotion and tenure.

Working Conditions/Schedule

The faculty member should expect to work primarily on campus and be available for regular on-campus in-person teaching and meetings. This is not a remote position.

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Anticipated Start Date

2026-12-11

Anticipated End Date

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

Letters of Reference

Letters of Reference will be requested for those advanced to the reference stage. At that time, you will be asked to provide contact information for your referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.

Review and Checks

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.

If this position has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details.

If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail].