Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Criminology (26-27)
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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Criminology (26-27)
Full-time Faculty Positions Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Part-time Faculty Positions DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed. Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. Apply for this Job Posting DetailsJob ID: 164222 Rank: Assistant ProfessorCollege/School: Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Position Description:The Criminology Department invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor appointments for the Academic Year 2026-2027, specialization open. Preferred candidates will be those able and willing to teach both in-person and online; teach core required courses including Introduction to the Criminal Legal System and Criminological Theory; and teach elective courses in their area of specialization. Successful applications will be required to support the Department and the University's mission through teaching, scholarship and research activities, and service. Teaching expectations include:
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The Criminology Department at DePaul University is a rapidly growing undergraduate major in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Located on DePaul's Lincoln Park campus in Chicago, the Department provides students with an in-depth understanding of the various aspects of the criminal legal system, emphasizing courses that examine community justice; criminal justice administration; and race, class, gender, and the criminal legal system. DePaul's Criminology major emphasizes critical thinking, strong analytical and writing skills, ethical considerations, and social justice. The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field, with effective teaching and research experience in criminology or criminal justice. ABD candidates with significant progress toward dissertation completion and individuals with lived experiences are encouraged to apply. The search involves a two-step process: a Zoom interview and an on-campus interview. Candidates invited to an on-campus interview will be asked to complete two presentations to students and faculty: one research and one teaching presentation. Application Instructions:A complete application contains the following:
Applicants may also submit evidence of effective teaching, including student teaching reviews, and evidence of research, including scholarly works such as peer-reviewed journal articles, dissertation chapters, etc. Reviews of eligible applicants will begin on September 15, 2025, and continue until the position has been filled. Only complete applications will be considered, and priority will be given to those applications submitted by September 15, 2025. Questions about this position can be directed to Dr. Megan Alderden, Chair, at megan.alderden@depaul.edu. General Compensation/Benefits Statement DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx. About DePaul University's Academic Calendar Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $67,900 - $69,718, commensurate with qualifications and experience
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