Tenure-Track Criminology Professor — Teach, Research, Mentor

Northern Illinois University; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Criminology to start August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate criminology courses and contribute to the MA in Sociology with an emphasis in criminology.

NIU is a comprehensive research university with about 16,000 students, located about 65 miles west of Chicago; the department seeks candidates with a strong research agenda and commitment to diversity in teaching

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or related field by start date.
• Scholarly productivity in crime, criminal justice, violence, or policing.
• Ability to teach criminology theory and research methods courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda.
• Supervise student projects and theses.
• Provide service to the department and university.

Skills

Criminology theory

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Teaching undergraduate courses

Mentoring students

Education

Ph.D. in Sociology/Criminology

Job description

Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Criminology to start August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate criminology courses and contribute to the MA in Sociology with an emphasis in criminology.

NIU is a comprehensive research university with about 16,000 students, located about 65 miles west of Chicago; the department seeks candidates with a strong research agenda and commitment to diversity in teaching