Assistant Professor, Criminology at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Job Description:

Western Kentucky Universitys (WKU) Department of Society, Culture, Crime, & Justice Studies invites applications for an Assistant Professor position. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 15, 2025. Review of applications will begin on November 15th, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or Criminal Justice completed by the time of appointment. The primary expectation for the position is the delivery of high-quality instruction of elective and core requirements supporting the undergraduate program in Criminology. Primary area of specialization is Juvenile Delinquency. Ability to deliver both face-to-face and online instruction is required. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and an ongoing record of scholarly research are essential. Involvement in service activities is an expectation of the position once selected.

The Department of Society, Culture, Crime, & Justice Studies offers bachelors degrees in Criminology, Sociology, and Anthropology and partners with the Department of Political Science to offer a certificate in Citizenship & Social Justice. The department currently has over approximately 400 undergraduate majors matriculating through its programs. Specifically, 39% of students pursuing our majors are first-generation college students and 27% are underrepresented minorities with 15% who are both. Our faculty are dedicated to improving the quality of life for students of multicultural backgrounds and, through a welcoming and supportive environment, helping them excel academically and socially. For more information on our department and our programs, please visit our website at https://www.wku.edu/sccjs/.

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