Assistant Professor of Crime Studies; Corrections and Reentry; SUNY
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Assistant Professor of Crime Studies (Corrections and Reentry)
Department:
Sociology, Human Services, and Crime Studies
Locations:
Oneonta, NY
Posted:
Oct 30, 2026
Type:
Full-time
Salary Type:
Annually
Salary Range: $64,890.00 - $64,890.00
Position ID: 206285
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Job Description:Contribute as both a teacher and scholar committed to understanding the experiences of justice-involved individuals, correctional institutions, and pathways to successful community reintegration as an Assistant Professor of Crime Studies, specializing in Corrections and Reentry
. In this role, you will contribute to undergraduate instruction and the online M.A. in Crime, Justice, and Community while developing a productive scholarly agenda and participating in university and professional service.
As a tenure-track Assistant Professor at the State University of New York (SUNY) Oneonta, you will benefit from a 10-month academic-year schedule that includes a two-month period of non-obligation. SUNY Oneonta has a standard teaching load of 21 semester hours per academic year, but the department is currently operating on a reduced teaching load of 18 semester hours per academic year.
This full-time position reports to the Chair of the Department of Sociology, Human Services, and Crime Studies.
The Department of Sociology, Human Services, and Crime Studies brings together interdisciplinary perspectives on social institutions, inequality, community well-being, and justice. Our programs connect sociological inquiry with the practical challenges facing communities, human service organizations, and criminal justice systems. The growing online M.A. in Crime, Justice, and Community emphasizes prevention, social equity, restorative approaches, and community-centered responses to crime.
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in corrections, prisoner reentry, rehabilitation, and related areas of crime and justice.
- Contributing to the online M.A. in Crime, Justice, and Community, including asynchronous course delivery.
- Maintaining an active scholarly research and publication agenda.
- Advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
- Supervising student research or applied projects as appropriate.
- Participating in curriculum development, assessment, department governance, and university service.
- Cultivating professional or community partnerships relevant to corrections and reentry.
Salary: $64,890. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Requirements:Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a closely related discipline by the start of employment (ABD considered; official confirmation of degree conferral by issuing institution by start of employment).
- Scholarly specialization in corrections, incarceration, prisoner reentry, or closely related topics, as evidenced by graduate training, research, or professional scholarship.
- Ability to teach college-level courses in crime and justice, as demonstrated through teaching experience, training, or submitted teaching materials.
Additional Qualifications:
- College-level teaching experience in corrections, reentry, or related subjects.
- Record of scholarly publications or presentations in relevant areas.
- Experience with online asynchronous teaching.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students.
- Experience conducting applied, community-engaged, or policy-relevant research.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Research or teaching expertise in community reintegration, desistance, restorative justice, rehabilitation, or the social inequalities associated with incarceration.
- Experience working collaboratively with correctional agencies, reentry providers, nonprofit organizations, or affected communities.
- Experience developing graduate curriculum or supervising graduate research.
- Potential to secure external research support.
- Experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or service with diverse and/or multicultural populations.
SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.
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