Tenure-Track Criminology Scholar: Race, Inequality & Justice

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC invites applications for a full-time, tenure-line Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Justice, Law, Criminology & Security in the School of Public Affairs.

The successful candidate will specialize in criminological theory and a research agenda addressing race, structural inequality, and justice outcomes, with mentoring opportunities for doctoral students and contributions to program development and academic leadership.

Qualifications

• PhD in criminology, sociology, or closely related discipline required.
• Evidence of excellence in scholarly research and teaching at the Assistant/Associate level.
• Sustained record of publication in peer-reviewed outlets and ability to mentor doctoral students.

Responsibilities

• Teach required and elective courses, select course topics aligned with expertise.
• Maintain an active research program on criminology and inequality.
• Contribute to program development and department leadership.
• Engage in service to the department, school, and university.

Skills

Criminological theory

Social science research methods

Academic leadership

Teaching experience

Mentoring doctoral students

Scholarly publication

Education

PhD in criminology or sociology

Job description

American University in Washington, DC invites applications for a full-time, tenure-line Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Justice, Law, Criminology & Security in the School of Public Affairs.

The successful candidate will specialize in criminological theory and a research agenda addressing race, structural inequality, and justice outcomes, with mentoring opportunities for doctoral students and contributions to program development and academic leadership.