Criminal Justice Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Criminal Justice Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Job No: 497516

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: South Orange

Categories: Faculty

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice in
the College of Arts and Sciences at Seton Hall University invites
applications for an Assistant Professor position, with an
anticipated start date of August 15, 2027. The Criminal Justice
program consists of a 36-credit hour curriculum and serves nearly
300 undergraduate majors and minors. The ideal candidate should be
able to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses in Criminal
Justice and Criminology including, but not limited to, criminology
theory, qualitative methods, and senior seminar, and hold a Ph.D.
in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Sociology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in an active
research program and teach Criminal Justice and Criminology courses
at the undergraduate level. The candidate is also expected to be
proficient in academic advising and student mentoring, program and
curricular development, and other institutional service
activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Sociology from an

accredited university, with a dissertation related to Criminal
Justice or Criminology. ABD candidates may be considered. A Juris
Doctorate (J.D.) will not be considered sufficient.

• A demonstrated record of and agenda for continued scholarship in

Criminal Justice or Criminology.

• Undergraduate teaching experience in one or more of the following

areas: courts, criminal law, or corrections.

Desired Qualifications:

• Research or teaching interests in one of the following areas:

courts, corrections, homeland security, big data, machine
learning/artificial intelligence.

• Leadership and mentorship in teaching, research, or service that

supports an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.

• Experience in student advisement.
• Prior professional experience relevant to assigned course

topics.

• Able to develop online and hybrid modes of course delivery.

Licenses and Certificates:

Exempt

Salary Range:

$70,108- $77,898

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Screening of applications begins on December 1, 2026, and will

continue until the position is filled.

• The preferred position start date is August 15, 2027.
• A complete application consists of: (1) a letter of application

addressing the qualifications cited above, including past and/or
potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion; (2)
curriculum vitae; (3) teaching statement; (4) research statement;
and (5) the names and contact information of at least three
professional references. Other documentation may be requested once
a candidate is under consideration.

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a
comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify
and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university
compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to
bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental
insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More
information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey,
14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan
institution of higher education in the United States and is home to
about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant
and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic
excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment
and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their
professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal
opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes
employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect
Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and
support the University's mission as a Catholic institution of
higher education.

Advertised: 22 October 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Application Closes: Eastern Daylight Time

To apply, visit https://jobs.shu.edu/cw/en-us/job/497516
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