Eastern CT State University
Assistant Professor, Criminology Tenure Track
Eastern CT State University, Windham, Connecticut, us, 06280
Overview
Assistant Professor in Criminology at Eastern Connecticut State University. This is a full-time (10-month), tenure-track, Assistant Professor appointment in Criminology to begin August 2026. Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence, scholarship, student advisement, university and community service, and sensitivity to diverse populations and perspectives. Position Description
The successful candidate will have expertise in law enforcement/policing and must be prepared to teach courses in this and related subjects (e.g. introduction to law enforcement, criminal justice ethics, cybersecurity, crime control technology, criminal justice policy). The candidate will join a dynamic multi-disciplinary department and help meet high demand among students seeking careers in policing, law enforcement, and similar criminal justice fields. The successful candidate will also have an appreciation for the relevance of social and cultural diversity to understanding crime and crime control. Qualifications
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, or a closely related discipline; ABD applicants who anticipate completion of the doctorate by Fall 2026, and who have clear evidence of effective teaching, will also be considered. Please note a Juris Doctor degree alone is not an adequate qualification for consideration. To apply
Please upload one combined PDF including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, and a copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts to the resume tab at the Assistant Professor, Criminology Tenure Track - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. A list with contact information for 3 references is also needed. The position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority will be given to applications received by November 15, 2025. Compensation and Employee Benefits
The Assistant Professor is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern. The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits. Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities; and an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern. Non-discrimination
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: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at colemanla@easternct.edu.
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Assistant Professor in Criminology at Eastern Connecticut State University. This is a full-time (10-month), tenure-track, Assistant Professor appointment in Criminology to begin August 2026. Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence, scholarship, student advisement, university and community service, and sensitivity to diverse populations and perspectives. Position Description
The successful candidate will have expertise in law enforcement/policing and must be prepared to teach courses in this and related subjects (e.g. introduction to law enforcement, criminal justice ethics, cybersecurity, crime control technology, criminal justice policy). The candidate will join a dynamic multi-disciplinary department and help meet high demand among students seeking careers in policing, law enforcement, and similar criminal justice fields. The successful candidate will also have an appreciation for the relevance of social and cultural diversity to understanding crime and crime control. Qualifications
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, or a closely related discipline; ABD applicants who anticipate completion of the doctorate by Fall 2026, and who have clear evidence of effective teaching, will also be considered. Please note a Juris Doctor degree alone is not an adequate qualification for consideration. To apply
Please upload one combined PDF including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, and a copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts to the resume tab at the Assistant Professor, Criminology Tenure Track - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. A list with contact information for 3 references is also needed. The position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority will be given to applications received by November 15, 2025. Compensation and Employee Benefits
The Assistant Professor is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern. The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits. Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities; and an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern. Non-discrimination
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: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at colemanla@easternct.edu.
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