What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology position at Benedictine College?
Description
Department: Sociology and Criminology
Job Status:
FLSA Status: Full-Time
Reports To: Chair, Sociology and Criminology
Grade/Level: Graduate
Amount of Travel Required:
Work Schedule:
Positions Supervised:
POSITION SUMMARY
The 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 FUNCTIONS
We 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.
Requirements
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Curriculum Vitae
Cover 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.
Education
Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or allied field
Experience
Teaching experience is preferred but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities
Stand F
Walk O
Sit F
Handling / Fingering F
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb N
Crawl N
Squat or Kneel N
Bend N
Push / Pull
12 lbs or less N
13-25 lbs N
26-40 lbs N
41-100 lbs N
Lift /Carry
10 lbs or less N
11-20 lbs N
21-50 lbs N
51-100 lbs N
Over 100 lbs N
N (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