TENURE-TRACK PROFESSOR (OPEN RANK)
Requisition # 75656
Position Basics
| Type of Position |
TENURE-TRACK |
| Advertising Ends on: |
Extended Until Position is Filled |
| Advertising Started on: |
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 |
| College: |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Department: |
Sociology and Criminology |
Salary
Position Details
| Full/Part Time Status: |
Full Time |
| Position Description: |
The University of Iowa's Department of Sociology and Criminology invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track position with research and teaching emphases in criminology, law, and justice. The position will begin August 19, 2026. We seek candidates with strong research and teaching records and exceptional promise who work within any of the subareas of criminology or criminal justice. We are particularly interested in candidates who focus on inequalities, crime and justice or international and comparative criminology. In addition to maintaining a strong record of high-quality research and obtaining external funding, the faculty member holding this position is expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses that contribute to the core missions of our new Ph.D. in Criminology (https://sociology.uiowa.edu/graduate/criminology-phd ) and our undergraduate program in Criminology, Law and Justice. We also hope to hire a candidate who can contribute to other areas of departmental strength. For information on how to apply, please visit http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and reference Requisition #75656. Electronic attachments to the online application should include:
- A letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement
- Selected scholarly papers
- Evidence of teaching experience or effectiveness
Informal inquiries about the position can be directed to stephanie-dipietro@uiowa.edu (Search Chair) or michael-sauder@uiowa.edu (Sociology & Criminology Department Chair). Formal screening will begin on September 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.
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| Education Requirement: |
- PhD in sociology or criminology or related field by 8/19/2026
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| Required Qualifications: |
- Strong program of research in criminology and/or criminal justice
- Strong potential to obtain external funding
- Excellent potential to add to our teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology and/or criminal justice
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| Desirable Qualifications: |
- Ability to contribute to other areas of department strength
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Online Application Required Documents
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Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
Supporting Attachments |
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Number of References: 3 |
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Letters of Recommendation are required as part of the application process.
Upon submission, references selected will be notified by e-mail with directions on
how to electronically submit letters to the University of Iowa.
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To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information. |
Contact Information
| Contact: |
Stephanie M Dipietro
Clas-Sociology and Criminology
North Hall
20 West Davenport Street
401 NH
Iowa City, IA 52242
Department URL: https://sociology.uiowa.edu/ |
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316. Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs. Prospective employees may review the University Campus Security Policy and the latest annual crime statistics by contacting the Department of Public Safety at 319/335-5022.
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University of Iowa
Jul 17, 2025