| Location | DeKalb, IL |
Position Details
Position Information
Working Position Title Assistant Professor of Criminology (6749) Classification Title Assistant Professor Position Number 00006749 Posting Date 10/08/2026 Closing Date Priority Review Date 01/10/2027 Business Unit Description Faculty Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time FTE 1.00 Position Status Regular FLSA Exempt Job Code 2000 Union Representation Union Union Code UFA - United Faculty Alliance Unit/Department Sociology and Criminology College/Unit College of LA&S Dean Division Academic Division Location ZH 815 Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page Department of Sociology and Criminology
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
The Department of Sociology and Criminology at Northern Illinois University (NIU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Criminology to start August 2027.
The successful candidate will contribute to the department's undergraduate criminology curriculum by teaching criminological theory, quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, and other courses that support the growing criminology major and minor. The department also offers a terminal Master of Arts degree in Sociology, including an emphasis in criminology.Preferred areas of teaching interest include the criminal justice system, violence, and policing. Areas of research specialization are open.
Northern Illinois University is a comprehensive research university offering programs from the bachelor's through doctoral levels across seven academic colleges. Located in DeKalb, Illinois, approximately 65 miles west of Chicago, NIU serves approximately 16,000 students and combines the advantages of a vibrant university community with access to the cultural, professional, and recreational opportunities of the greater Chicago region.
Position Summary
The Assistant Professor of Criminology is a tenure-track faculty position responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, maintaining an active research agenda, mentoring students, supervising student research, and contributing service to the department, university, and profession.
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Physical Demands Summary
For physical demands and requirements please see human resources policies and protocols.
Appointment and Compensation Details
Appointment and Compensation Details
Anticipated Appointment Start Date 08/16/2027 Anticipated Appointment End Date Percent of Staff Year 0.75 Standard Hours Per Week 37.50 Salary Starting at $77,000. Faculty compensation is governed by the UFA CBA. NIU offers a robust benefits package. Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range Starting at $4,277.78 per pay period. Faculty compensation is governed by the UFA CBA. NIU offers a robust benefits package. Earn Type Salary
Application Procedure
Application Procedure
Application Procedure
For full consideration, prospective applicants should visit Assistant Professor of Criminology to create an application profile and submit the following materials by January 10, 2027:
For questions, contact the search committee chair Jeff Kidder at jkidder@niu.edu.
Official graduate transcripts and the successful completion of a background check will be required upon hire.
Special Instructions Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/97684 Is Background Check Required Yes EEO Statement Summary
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Director of Civil Rights Office, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 2nd floor
CivilRights@niu.edu
815-753-0455
Visa Policy
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
ADA Accommodation
NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person's disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu.
Safety Information
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Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-9364 for a hard copy.
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