Assistant Professor of Criminology - Coker University

The Coker University Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Criminology and Sociology beginning August 2025. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position with competitive salary and benefits. This position reports to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences.

Preferred qualifications include an earned doctorate in Criminology or an earned doctorate in Sociology with at least 18 hours in criminology; ABD and Master's degree will be considered. Teaching responsibilities will include a wide variety of courses with both face-to-face and online teaching assignments at the undergraduate level (credentialing preferred for online teaching); opportunities for hybrid teaching possible.

The University is seeking individuals who are passionate about teaching, inclusive pedagogy, and encouraging all students to succeed; dedicated to working with students in classroom and research-based settings; dedicated to developing meaningful, collegial working relationships with students, faculty, and staff across campus; eager to contribute interests and ideas for new and innovative courses and multidisciplinary programs; and committed to actively contributing to Coker's mission.

To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement describing how you have promoted student belonging and inclusion, copies of transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate), and complete contact information for three professional references at https://coker.isolvedhire.com/pages/JobOpportunities. Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Located in Hartsville, South Carolina, and founded in 1908, Coker is a student-centered university granting bachelor's degrees in 30+ subject areas, including five degrees earned entirely online, and three master's degrees earned entirely online. Coker is included among the "Best Regional Universities in the South" by U.S. News & World Report and "Best Southeastern Schools" by The Princeton Review. More information is available at coker.edu and cokercobras.com.

Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities, or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities.