Tenure-Track, Criminology (Open Rank)

undergraduate research, and faculty-student mentorship. Faculty are encouraged to integrate their expertise into teaching and contribute to a vibrant intellectual community on campus and beyond. This 9.5-month, tenure-track appointment carries a teaching load of 20 credit hours per academic year, typically met by teaching five 4-credit courses across the fall and spring semesters. The position is on campus. The duties in this role include: Teach undergraduate courses in the criminology curriculum, including introductory, core, and upper-level offerings consistent with departmental needs and the candidate's expertise. Foster student learning through effective instruction, meaningful assessment, and constructive feedback. Mentor undergraduate students individually and in groups, including guidance on senior capstone theses and internships. Involve students in research when feasible. Support an inclusive, engaging learning environment that promotes student success. Develop and support experiential and community-engaged learning opportunities. Maintain an active scholarship agenda appropriate for a teaching-focused liberal arts institution, including research, publications, and professional presentations. Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement of the program and department. Participate in departmental, college, and professional service, including committee work, meetings, and other institutional responsibilities. Stay current in the discipline through ongoing professional development and participation in relevant scholarly and professional organizations. Basic Qualifications: Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, or a closely related discipline required by August 2027. A J.D. alone does not meet the qualifications for this position. Demonstrated ability to integrate criminological and sociological perspectives in teaching and research. Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching. A clear research agenda with demonstrated potential for peer-reviewed scholarship in criminology. Commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, scholarship, and service. Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in critical criminology, comparative criminology, or related areas that complement departmental strengths. Experience engaging undergraduate students in research, creative activities, or other scholarly work. Experience developing innovative courses or curricular initiatives that broaden and strengthen departmental offerings. The budgeted salary range for this position is: Assistant Professor: $62,000 – $67,000 Associate Professor: $72,000 – $78,000 Professor: $83,000 – $88,000 About NCC : Founded in 1861, North Central College is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution of about 3000 students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). The college is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply. Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable. Application Window: Open date: September 2, 2026 Initial review date: October 2, 2026 Apply by initial review date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: November 17, 2026 For more information, please visit: https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/academic-affairs/prospective-and-incoming-faculty Interested candidates should complete and submit an application with all required documentation online at: https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/16045 For further information, contact Raleigh Blasdell, Chair, Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology, at rblasdell@noctrl.edu.