Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Tenure Track - Arcadia University

Job Description: Arcadia University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, tenure track, for the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice in the College of Arts and Sciences beginning August 2025.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities:

• The criminal justice program has a strong commitment to experiential and applied teaching, critical thinking, social justice, and teaching and working with culturally diverse populations.
• Applicants should be prepared to teach courses in introduction to criminal justice, research methods, and prisons and corrections, and ideally at least one of the following areas: critical criminology and social justice, cybercrime, juvenile delinquency, drugs and society, or forensic investigation.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in criminal justice/criminology or sociology is preferred by the time of appointment.
• Applicants must have strong commitment to the undergraduate teaching of criminal justice at both introductory and advanced levels, a demonstrated research agenda, the ability to collaborate on pedagogical matters with colleagues, and the capability to provide departmental and University service.
  
• Candidates who are able to contribute to one or more of the department's other programs (see below) will receive strong consideration.

Application Instructions:

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
  • Submit a letter of application describing teaching philosophy and research interests, curriculum vita, teaching evaluation summaries and contact information for 3 references (email and work telephone number).
• Review of applications will begin November 5th and continue until position is filled. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at Arcadia University Arcadia University's Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice offers students a unique and transformative opportunity to explore the concepts of social justice and social change through these interrelated programs. Students are eligible to earn B.A. degrees in Criminal Justice, Cultural Anthropology, and Sociology. The hands-on curriculum at Arcadia offers students the possibility to further enhance their social justice education by minoring in Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Pan-African Studies, and Sociology. Distinguished by outstanding faculty members and a sense of belonging in a large global community, Arcadia's Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice encourages students to see and facilitate changes in themselves, their communities, and the world.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the last 13 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for eight consecutive years. The University's Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and among the "most innovative," and "best value" colleges. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice and commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and to combating anti-Black Racism, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.

Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that benefits from open-minded discussion and cultural humility. Guided by our University's values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.

We welcome candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, service, and/or lived experiences to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The successful candidate will include a statement of interest demonstrating examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their teaching and scholarly work through application, methodology, content, and/or inclusion of students from diverse backgrounds pursuing research/creative work.

Position Code: FF085A