What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Criminology position at St. Bonaventure University?
Description
St. Bonaventure University invites applications for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Criminology, with responsibilities to begin with the fall 2027 semester.
Examples of Duties
Teaching responsibilities are to include introductory courses in criminology, along with more advanced courses such as criminological theory, research methods, and the senior capstone course. Preference will be given to those who have specialization within the fields of corrections, parole, and policing, but those with other areas of specialization are welcome to apply. Teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in criminology by August 2027.
Additional responsibilities include assisting in the continued development of connections with local, state, and federal agencies, for the purpose of developing fieldwork opportunities for majors. The successful candidate will also serve as an academic advisor to criminology majors, engage in university service, and maintain an active research agenda.
Applicants must submit to NEOED an introductory letter that speaks to teaching and research interests, a curriculum vita, and contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Please address any questions regarding the position to Dr. Benjamin Gross (Department Chair), at bgross@sbu.edu.
Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled Benefits
Abundance of Time off
Tuition Remission
The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.
Benefits Overview For Full Time Employees
St. Bonaventure University is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits program designed to attract and retain high-quality Faculty and Staff. To view an overview of the benefits offered at SBU, click the link below:
St. Bonaventure University invites applications for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Criminology, with responsibilities to begin with the fall 2027 semester.
Examples of Duties
Teaching responsibilities are to include introductory courses in criminology, along with more advanced courses such as criminological theory, research methods, and the senior capstone course. Preference will be given to those who have specialization within the fields of corrections, parole, and policing, but those with other areas of specialization are welcome to apply. Teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in criminology by August 2027.
Additional responsibilities include assisting in the continued development of connections with local, state, and federal agencies, for the purpose of developing fieldwork opportunities for majors. The successful candidate will also serve as an academic advisor to criminology majors, engage in university service, and maintain an active research agenda.
Applicants must submit to NEOED an introductory letter that speaks to teaching and research interests, a curriculum vita, and contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Please address any questions regarding the position to Dr. Benjamin Gross (Department Chair), at bgross@sbu.edu.
Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled Benefits
Abundance of Time off
Tuition Remission
- 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
- 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
- 50% for spouse (ground programs only)
- 403b Retirement Plan 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
- Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
- Dental Insurance
- Employer Paid Life insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Employer Paid Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free access to campus fitness center
- 2 free Division 1 Men’s & Women's Basketball Season tickets
- Golf course membership discount
- Other National and Local discounts available
The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.
Benefits Overview For Full Time Employees
St. Bonaventure University is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits program designed to attract and retain high-quality Faculty and Staff. To view an overview of the benefits offered at SBU, click the link below:
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