Tenure-Track, Criminology (Open Rank)

North Central College; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement

Employee Assistance

Job summary

North Central College in Naperville, IL invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Criminology within the Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology. The role emphasizes teaching, mentorship, and engagement with undergraduate research.

The appointment is 9.5 months with a teaching load of 20 credit hours per academic year, typically five 4-credit courses across fall and spring semesters. This is an on-campus, liberal arts setting.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, or a closely related discipline required by August 2027.
• Ability to integrate criminological and sociological perspectives in teaching and research.
• Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching.
• Clear research agenda with potential for peer‑reviewed scholarship in criminology.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, scholarship, and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the criminology curriculum, including introductory, core, and upper-level offerings.
• Foster student learning through effective instruction, meaningful assessment, and constructive feedback.
• Mentor undergraduate students individually and in groups, including guidance on senior capstone theses and internships.
• Involve students in research when feasible.
• Support an inclusive, engaging learning environment that promotes student success.
• Develop and support experiential and community-engaged learning opportunities.
• Maintain an active scholarship agenda appropriate for a teaching-focused liberal arts institution.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement of the program and department.
• Participate in departmental, college, and professional service, including committee work.
• Stay current in the discipline through ongoing professional development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary teaching

Undergraduate mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Criminology or Sociology

Job description

Supervisor Title Chair, Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology

Status

Tenure Track Yes

Salary Range

Position Summary

The Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites enthusiastic educators for a tenure-track position in Criminology beginning August 2027. We are particularly interested in candidates whose teaching and scholarship emphasize the social, cultural, political, or structural dimensions of crime, law, and justice.
Our collaborative department is dedicated to engaged teaching, experiential learning, undergraduate research, and faculty-student mentorship. Faculty are encouraged to integrate their expertise into teaching and contribute to a vibrant intellectual community on campus and beyond.
This 9.5-month, tenure-track appointment carries a teaching load of 20 credit hours per academic year, typically met by teaching five 4-credit courses across the fall and spring semesters. The position is on campus.

The duties in this role include:

• Teach undergraduate courses in the criminology curriculum, including introductory, core, and upper-level offerings consistent with departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise.
• Foster student learning through effective instruction, meaningful assessment, and constructive feedback.
• Mentor undergraduate students individually and in groups, including guidance on senior capstone theses and internships.
• Involve students in research when feasible.
• Support an inclusive, engaging learning environment that promotes student success.
• Develop and support experiential and community-engaged learning opportunities.
• Maintain an active scholarship agenda appropriate for a teaching-focused liberal arts institution, including research, publications, and professional presentations.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement of the program and department.
• Participate in departmental, college, and professional service, including committee work, meetings, and other institutional responsibilities.
• Stay current in the discipline through ongoing professional development and participation in relevant scholarly and professional organizations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, or a closely related discipline required by August 2027. A J.D. alone does not meet the qualifications for this position.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate criminological and sociological perspectives in teaching and research.
• Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching.
• A clear research agenda with demonstrated potential for peer-reviewed scholarship in criminology.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, scholarship, and service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in critical criminology, comparative criminology, or related areas that complement departmental strengths.
• Experience engaging undergraduate students in research, creative activities, or other scholarly work.
• Experience developing innovative courses or curricular initiatives that broaden and strengthen departmental offerings.

The budgeted salary range for this position is:

Assistant Professor: $62,000 – $67,000
Associate Professor: $72,000 – $78,000
Professor: $83,000 – $88,000

About NCC :

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution of about 3000 students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. 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). The 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.

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.

Application Window:

Open date: September 2, 2026
Initial review date: October 2, 2026

For further information, contact Raleigh Blasdell, Chair, Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology, at [e-mail].

Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Additional Information

The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
North Central College provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• All-inclusive medical, dental and vision group insurance
• Health and dependent care savings plans
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee assistance plan resources

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