Assistant Professor of Criminology
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Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
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Job Type:
Regular
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University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
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Department:
Department of Sociology and Criminology
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At minimum the person hired must have: (1) A Ph.D. in Sociology Criminology Criminal Justice or a closely related social science discipline (2) evidence of the ability to contribute to the departmental programmatic needs in criminology (3) evidence of an active research agenda and scholarly productivity in criminology (4) demonstrated potential of developing an externally funded program of research and (5) evidence of the ability to contribute to the teaching and mentoring missions of the department.
Preferred candidates will meet one or more of the following: (1) expertise in: the etiology of crime neighborhoods and crime geospatial and temporal data analytics and/or data visualization techniques (2) a record of research achievement as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed outlets (3) a record of contributing to pursuing or securing external funding for research (4) a demonstrated ability to develop effective undergraduate and/or graduate courses (5) experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students and/or (6) evidence of the ability to contribute to one or more of the other departmental strength areas of community inequality/stratification and health.
Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Sociology Criminology Criminal Justice or a closely related social science discipline from an accredited institution of higher education
Evidence of the ability to contribute to departmental programmatic needs in criminology
Evidence of an active research agenda and scholarly productivity in criminology
Demonstrated potential of developing an externally funded program of research
Evidence of the ability to contribute to the teaching and mentoring missions of the department
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in one or more of the following: the etiology of crime neighborhoods and crime geospatial and temporal data analytics and/or data visualization techniques
A record of research achievement as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed outlets with an emphasis on those in the departmental strength area of criminology
A record of contributing to pursuing or securing external funding for research
Demonstrated ability to develop effective undergraduate and/or graduate courses
Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Evidence of the ability to contribute to one or more of the other departmental strength areas of community inequality/stratification and health
Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Additional Information:
About the Department
The Department is a dynamic productive collegial and student success-oriented unit in Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Sociology and Criminology and an M.A. in Sociology and affiliation with three research units: the Center for Social Research Community and Family Institute and the Terrorism Research Center. The Department participates in African and African American Studies Asian Studies Latin American & Latino Studies and other interdisciplinary area studies programs. The department contributes to the larger university strategic missions outlined in detail in the Chancellors guiding priorities. For more information about the department please visit will include:
40% Teaching
40% Research
20% Service
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Required Documents to Apply:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Completed applications received by October 31 2025 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries please contact the search committee chair Shaun Thomas at
Applicants must submit
a curriculum vitae
a cover letter/letter of application
a teaching statement
a research statement and
a list of three professional references (name title email address and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
