What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminology, Criminal Justice, or Sociology Faculty (Open Rank) position at Hastings College?
Hastings College is seeking a full-time Criminology, Criminal Justice, or Sociology faculty member to begin in August 2027. Rank is open (tenure or non-tenure) and will be contingent upon the selected candidate's educational background, teaching experience, and scholarly achievements, subject to final determination by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Experience in providing leadership for curriculum development and interdepartmental collaboration will be strongly considered.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a related field is required; PhD preferred but will also consider Master's degree candidates with relevant industry, technical, or applied professional background.
Responsibilities:
- Teach a variety of Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology courses to departmental majors, other majors, and in the general education curriculum.
- Instruct within the block schedule, utilizing 8-week terms to facilitate focused, immersive learning.
- Serve as an academic advisor to students.
Contribute to departmental and institutional initiatives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will hold a Maters degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology or a related field; PhD is preferred. Demonstrated teaching experience is required, either concurrent to, or following graduate studies. The ability to work well as a member of a department and campus community at liberal arts college is essential.
Qualified candidates need to complete the online application and download into the profile section of the online application; a cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the contact information for three references, and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
HASTINGS COLLEGE– Founded in 1882, Hastings College is dedicated to the liberal arts educational model that prepares students to be citizens and leaders of their communities. Our education builds the innate talents of each student through impactful real-world experiences and universal curriculum to maximize their personal and career success in an ever-changing world. We have an enrollment of around 900, a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1 and are housed on 120 beautiful acres. Hastings, Nebraska, population 25,000, is a supportive community with a multitude of amenities
MISSION– Formed through exceptional teaching, deliberate mentoring, welcoming and participatory community, Hastings College sends forth creative, curious, caring students who thrive as citizens and leaders of their local and global communities.
HASTINGS, NEBRASKA– Hastings, Nebraska is an attractive residential community located in the heart of south central Nebraska in a metro area that includes the cities of Grand Island and Kearney. Hastings is two and a half hours west of Omaha, six hours east of Denver and five hours northwest of Kansas City. The city enjoys excellent public and private schools, offers numerous professional and community services, and serves as a cultural center for a large surrounding area.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Salary : $50,286 - $73,215