Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology - Benedictine College : Job Details

Department: Sociology and Criminology Job Status: FLSA Status: Full-TimeReports To: Chair, Sociology and CriminologyGrade/Level: GraduateAmount of Travel Required: Work Schedule: Positions Supervised: POSITION SUMMARYThe Department of Sociology and Criminology at Benedictine College invites applications for an Assistant Professor beginning in August 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSWe are seeking a teacher-scholar with a commitment to teaching excellence, professional development, student advising, and a willingness to engage in collaborative research projects with students and colleagues. The candidate needs to be qualified to teach either sociology or criminology (preferably both). The ability to teach courses in research methods (preferably with emphasis on quantitative or mixed methods) is desirable. RequirementsPOSITION QUALIFICATIONSCurriculum VitaeCover letter: Teaching philosophy, statement of how your specialization fits within the context of Catholic Social Teaching, Statement of how you will contribute to our mission to educate men and women within community of faith and scholarship.Contact information for three references.EducationPh.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or allied fieldExperienceTeaching experience is preferred but not required.PHYSICAL DEMANDSPhysical AbilitiesStand FWalk O Sit F Handling / Fingering F Reach Outward O Reach Above Shoulder OClimb NCrawl NSquat or Kneel NBend NPush / Pull12 lbs or less N13-25 lbs N26-40 lbs N41-100 lbs NLift /Carry10 lbs or less N11-20 lbs N21-50 lbs N51-100 lbs NOver 100 lbs NN (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)EOE