Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminology

Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminology

The Department of Sociology and Criminology at the Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor to start Fall 2025.

This position will involve teaching courses in Criminology at the undergraduate level. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job.

A Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date. Candidates with a J.D. by time of appointment will also be considered.

In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for the job, including a description of teaching experience and interests; a curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information for three references.

This is a non-tenure-track, term appointment with possibility of renewal.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26) and paid holidays.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.