Assistant Professor of Criminology

Eastern Connecticut State University, the state’s public liberal arts university serving approximately 5000 students, offers a wide range of undergraduate majors in the arts and sciences and professional studies, as well as selected graduate programs. Located in historic Windham County in the heart of eastern Connecticut, the University is midway between New York City and Boston and only a short drive from Hartford, the state capital.

We invite applications from candidates who have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, creative activity and scholarship, student advisement, university and community service. ECSU is especially interested in faculty with demonstrated innovation and excellence in teaching in a liberal arts curriculum, and sensitivity to diverse populations and perspectives.

Department:  Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology, and Social Work 

Position: Assistant Professor of Criminology, Tenure Track, Fall 2020 

Position Description: The successful candidate must be prepared to teach courses in criminology and major core curriculum courses (e.g. statistics, methods, and/or theory). A commitment to undergraduate teaching in a public liberal arts college and evidence of scholarly potential required.  There is a 12 credit per semester requirement that usually involves a 4-4 teaching load. Review of candidate materials will begin December 1, 2019.  

Qualifications: Teaching experience and Ph.D. in criminology or sociology preferred; ABD will be considered 

Respond to: Please send CV, copies of all graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, documentation of teaching ability, and three current letters of reference via email to Dr. Theresa Severance, Search Chair, socsearch2@easternct.edu 

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Stacey Close, Associate Vice President for Equity and Diversity, 860-465-5791, closes@easternct.edu.