Assistant Professor of Criminology

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Working Position Title Assistant Professor of Criminology (6749)

Classification Title

Position Number

Position Number

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/08/2026

Closing Date

Priority Review Date

Priority Review Date 01/10/2027

Business Unit Description

Business Unit Description Faculty

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time

FTE

FTE 1.00

Position Status

Position Status Regular

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Job Code

Job Code 2000

Union Representation

Union Representation Union

Union Code

Union Code UFA - United Faculty Alliance

Unit/Department

Unit/Department Sociology and Criminology

College/Unit

College/Unit College of LA&S Dean

Division

Division Academic Division

Location

Location ZH 815

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview

The Department of Sociology and Criminology at Northern Illinois University ( NIU ) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Criminology to start August 2027.
The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s undergraduate criminology curriculum by teaching criminological theory, quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, and other courses that support the growing criminology major and minor. The department also offers a terminal Master of Arts degree in Sociology, including an emphasis in criminology.

Preferred areas of teaching interest include the criminal justice system, violence, and policing. Areas of research specialization are open.

Northern Illinois University is a comprehensive research university offering programs from the bachelor’s through doctoral levels across seven academic colleges. Located in DeKalb, Illinois, approximately 65 miles west of Chicago, NIU serves approximately 16,000 students and combines the advantages of a vibrant university community with access to the cultural, professional, and recreational opportunities of the greater Chicago region.

Position Summary

The Assistant Professor of Criminology is a tenure-track faculty position responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, maintaining an active research agenda, mentoring students, supervising student research, and contributing service to the department, university, and profession.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
• Building and maintaining a research agenda in areas of specialization
• Supervising student projects, independent studies, and theses
• Engaging in service to the department, college, university, and profession

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or related field by the start date of appointment

Additional Requirements

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of scholarly productivity commensurate with experience, including research focused on crime, the criminal justice system, violence, or policing.
• Ability to teach undergraduate-level punishment and corrections, criminological theory, and quantitative or qualitative research methods courses.
• Demonstrable commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.

Physical Demands Summary

For physical demands and requirements please see human resources policies and protocols.

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 08/16/2027

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Percent of Staff Year

Percent of Staff Year 0.75

Standard Hours Per Week 37.50

Salary Starting at $77,000. Faculty compensation is governed by the UFA CBA . NIU offers a robust benefits package.

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range

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