Assistant Professor Criminology and Sociology

Cleveland State University

Assistant Professor

Criminology and Sociology

Job Summary:

The Department of Criminology and Sociology seeks a dynamic tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. The start date is August 16, 2027.

Successful candidates will contribute fully to the Department through teaching, research, and service. We will consider all areas of expertise related to criminology and/or criminal justice. We especially encourage candidates who have experience and interest in community-engaged teaching and research.

This position requires teaching on-campus courses. In addition, you may be assigned to teach off campus, evenings, weekends, and via distance learning technology, depending upon student need for the delivery of instructional services.

Our department currently has strengths in interpersonal violence, policing, drugs and alcohol, re-entry, media, law and social control, health, and community-organizing. The Department of Criminology and Sociology is housed within the recently created Levin College of Public Affairs and Education, which also includes the School of Education & Counseling, the School of Communication, and the Levin School of Urban Studies. The Levin College houses a number of research and career enhancement centers including the Criminology Research Center. This dynamic environment supports and encourages opportunities for cutting-edge interdisciplinary, applied, and community-engaged research and education.

CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field completed by July 1, 2027 (persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor);
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses in Criminology;
• Ability to conduct research focused on criminology or related field;
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in criminology;
• Research output including but not limited to publications, academic conference presentations, grant-funded work and/or research in progress.

Applicant Instructions:

Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/27394. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by November 15, 2026. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Stephanie Kent at s.l.kent59@csuohio.edu.

List of documents applicant is required to submit:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching statement, including a summary of course evaluations (if available)
• Research statement
• Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.