Tenure-Track Criminology Professor – Teaching & Research

Otterbein University; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Otterbein University announces a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Criminology. The successful candidate will teach seven courses per year, including general education offerings, and maintain an active research program involving undergraduates.

We seek a scholar with a PhD in Sociology (criminology focus) or Criminology, who can teach Introduction to Sociology and related courses, and who will mentor a diverse student body. August 2027 start date.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Sociology (with criminology specialization) or Criminology at appointment.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence and active scholarship involving undergraduates.
• Interest in teaching, advising, mentoring students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach seven, three-credit-hour courses per academic year.
• Teach in the general education program.
• Maintain an active research agenda and publish.
• Provide service to department and university.
• Advise students in the departmental majors and minors.

Skills

Teaching undergraduates

Research with undergraduates

Diversity & inclusion

Curriculum development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Sociology or Criminology

Job description

Otterbein University announces a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Criminology. The successful candidate will teach seven courses per year, including general education offerings, and maintain an active research program involving undergraduates.

We seek a scholar with a PhD in Sociology (criminology focus) or Criminology, who can teach Introduction to Sociology and related courses, and who will mentor a diverse student body. August 2027 start date.