Assistant Professor of Criminology

Assistant Professor of Criminology

St. Bonaventure University invites applications for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Criminology, with responsibilities to begin with the fall 2027 semester.

Teaching responsibilities are to include introductory courses in criminology, along with more advanced courses such as criminological theory, research methods, and the senior capstone course. Preference will be given to those who have specialization within the fields of corrections, parole, and policing, but those with other areas of specialization are welcome to apply. Teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester.

The successful candidate must hold a PhD in criminology by August 2027. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the continued development of connections with local, state, and federal agencies, for the purpose of developing fieldwork opportunities for majors. The successful candidate will also serve as an academic advisor to criminology majors, engage in university service, and maintain an active research agenda.

Applicants must submit to NEOED an introductory letter that speaks to teaching and research interests, a curriculum vita, and contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Please address any questions regarding the position to Dr. Benjamin Gross (Department Chair), at bgross.

Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled benefits.

Abundance of Time off Tuition Remission

• 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
• 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
• 50% for spouse (ground programs only)

Full Benefit package

• 403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
• Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
• Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Life insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Other Perks

• Free access to campus fitness center
• 2 free Division 1 Men's & Women's Basketball Season tickets
• Golf course membership discount
• Other National and Local discounts available

St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.

The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.