Assistant Professor of Sociology, with an emphasis in Criminology (29438) in Zürich

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Assistant Professor of Sociology, with an emphasis in Criminology (29438)

Working Position Title Assistant Professor of Sociology, with an emphasis in Criminology (29438)

Classification Title

Position Number

Position Number

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/04/2024

Closing Date

Priority Review Date

Priority Review Date 01/06/2025

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 N/A

Unit/Department

College/Unit

College/Unit College of LA&S Dean

Division

Division Academic Division

Location

Location ZH 815

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Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

The Department of Sociology at Northern Illinois University ( NIU ) seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sociology with an emphasis in criminology .

This hiring line is part of the department’s long-term vision for expanding its academic focus on criminology and enhancing student success. Currently, the department’s criminology certificate program is the largest on campus, and this program is being transitioned into a criminology major and minor. The department also offers terminal Master of Arts degrees in Sociology, which includes the option of an emphasis in criminology. Candidates who are dedicated to empowering students from underserved communities through their research, teaching, community engagement, service, and/or mentoring are strongly encouraged to apply.

NIU , a public research university, prides itself on the diversity of its campus community and its student-centered approach to teaching and research. Social mobility, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of its mission. NIU is nationally recognized as a top college for LGBTQ+ students and staff by Campus Pride and has twice been named one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” by ModernThink. NIU’s main campus is in DeKalb, IL—an affordable and growing community 60 miles from Chicago.

Position Summary

The Assistant Professor will be a specialist in punishment and corrections, with an ability to teach undergraduate courses in criminological theory and/or research methods. Additionally, the Assistant Professor will be able to serve as a mentor to NIU’s diverse student body.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or related field

Additional Requirements

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of scholarly productivity commensurate with experience, including research focused on punishment, formal social control methods, the criminalization of racial and ethnic minorities, and/or mass incarceration
• Ability to teach undergraduate-level punishment and corrections, criminological theory, and/or quantitative methods courses
• Demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with an interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds

Physical Demands Summary

• Typical classroom/instructional environment and work

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

Anticipated Appointment Start Date August 16, 2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Percent of Staff Year

Percent of Staff Year 0.75

Standard Hours Per Week

Standard Hours Per Week 37.50

Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications. NIU offers a robust benefits package.

• Teaching statement, including descriptions of a commitment to and experiences with advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom (1-2 pages)
• Unofficial graduate transcripts (official graduate transcripts are required upon hired)
• Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement

Successful completion of a background check will be required upon hiring.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator

Health Services Building Room 230

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of

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