Assistant Professor of Criminology

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Type Of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

Yes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Department:

Department of Sociology and Criminology

Department'S Website:

https://sociology.uark.edu/

Summary Of Job Duties:

The Department of Sociology and Criminology in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminology to start in August 2026. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment with a competitive startup package. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the Public Policy Ph.D. and Data Science / Analytics B.A. programs.

At minimum, the person hired must have: (1) A Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, Criminal Justice or a closely related social science discipline, (2) evidence of the ability to contribute to the departmental programmatic needs in criminology, (3) evidence of an active research agenda and scholarly productivity in criminology, (4) demonstrated potential of developing an externally funded program of research, and (5) evidence of the ability to contribute to the teaching and mentoring missions of the department.

Preferred candidates will meet one or more of the following: (1) expertise in: the etiology of crime, neighborhoods and crime, geospatial and temporal data analytics, and/or data visualization techniques, (2) a record of research achievement as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed outlets, (3) a record of contributing to, pursuing, or securing external funding for research, (4) a demonstrated ability to develop effective undergraduate and/or graduate courses, (5) experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students, and/or (6) evidence of the ability to contribute to one or more of the other departmental strength areas of community, inequality/stratification, and health.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, Criminal Justice or a closely related social science discipline from an accredited institution of higher education
• Evidence of the ability to contribute to departmental programmatic needs in criminology
• Evidence of an active research agenda and scholarly productivity in criminology
• Demonstrated potential of developing an externally funded program of research
• Evidence of the ability to contribute to the teaching and mentoring missions of the department

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in one or more of the following: the etiology of crime, neighborhoods and crime, geospatial and temporal data analytics, and/or data visualization techniques
• A record of research achievement as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed outlets, with an emphasis on those in the departmental strength area of criminology
• A record of contributing to, pursuing, or securing external funding for research
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective undergraduate and/or graduate courses
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Evidence of the ability to contribute to one or more of the other departmental strength areas of community, inequality/stratification, and health

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Ksas):

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Information:

About the Department 
The Department is a dynamic, productive, collegial, and student success-oriented unit in Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Sociology and Criminology, and an M.A. in Sociology, and affiliation with three research units: the Center for Social Research, Community and Family Institute, and the Terrorism Research Center. The Department participates in African and African American Studies, Asian Studies, Latin American & Latino Studies, and other interdisciplinary area studies programs. The department contributes to the larger university strategic missions outlined in detail in the Chancellor’s guiding priorities. For more information about the department, please visit https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/sociology/. 

• Duties will include:
• •    40% Teaching
• •    40% Research
• •    20% Service

Salary Information:

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Documents To Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Shaun Thomas, search committee chair, shaun@uark.edu.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions To Applicants:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by October 31, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Shaun Thomas, at shaun@uark.edu.

Applicants must submit
• a curriculum vitae,
• a cover letter/letter of application,
• a teaching statement,
• a research statement, and
• a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Pre-Employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes