Assistant Professor, Criminology Tenure Track

Assistant Professor in Criminology The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology, and Social Work at Eastern Connecticut State University invites applications for a full-time (10-month), tenure-track, Assistant Professor appointment in Criminology to begin August 2026. Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence, scholarship, student advisement, university and community service, and sensitivity to diverse populations and perspectives.Position Description:The successful candidate will have expertise in law enforcement/policing and must be prepared to teach courses in this and related subjects (e.g. introduction to law enforcement, criminal justice ethics, cybersecurity, crime control technology, criminal justice policy). The candidate will join a dynamic multi-disciplinary department and help meet high demand among students seeking careers in policing, law enforcement, and similar criminal justice fields. The successful candidate will also have an appreciation for the relevance of social and cultural diversity to understanding crime and crime control. Qualifications:Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, or a closely related discipline; ABD applicants who anticipate completion of the doctorate by Fall 2026, and who have clear evidence of effective teaching, will also be considered. Please note a Juris Doctor degree alone is not an adequate qualification for consideration.To apply:Please upload one combined PDF including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, and a copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts to the resume tab at

Created: 2025-10-13