Tenure-Track Criminology & Society Scholar

sociology; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) to help build a new Criminology, Law, and Society program. The appointment is full-time, nine-month with a 12-month salary, beginning August 2027, with a Ph.D. required by that date.

Candidates in Sociology, Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related fields are encouraged to apply. The department seeks scholars with expertise across criminology and social justice, including teaching and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by August 15, 2027.
• Specialization in criminology, law, and society preferred.
• Strong teaching and research record encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active program of scholarship.
• Teach and advise undergraduate students.
• Contribute to department, college, and university service.
• Engage in LMU Core Curriculum and interdisciplinary courses.

Skills

Criminology

Quantitative methods

Teaching

Research mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Sociology/Criminology

Job description

Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) to help build a new Criminology, Law, and Society program. The appointment is full-time, nine-month with a 12-month salary, beginning August 2027, with a Ph.D. required by that date.

Candidates in Sociology, Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related fields are encouraged to apply. The department seeks scholars with expertise across criminology and social justice, including teaching and