Assistant Professor of Practice, Non-Tenure-Track (NTT) - Criminology and Criminal Justice

Position Overview:

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Merrimack College is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice, Non-Tenure-Track (NTT) faculty member to join the department starting in Fall 2027.

This 9- month faculty position offers an opportunity to play an important role in a growing and evolving department. The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers undergraduate and graduate programs designed to prepare students to understand complex issues of crime, justice, public service, and community safety from multiple perspectives. Our programs include the Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice; the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science, offered jointly with the Department of Biochemistry; the Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice; the Master of Public Administration; and a new 96-credit degree pathway in Criminal Justice.

We seek candidates who connect academic learning with professional practice, bringing industry insights and networks from law enforcement agencies, courts, corrections, victim services, nonprofit and community organizations, government agencies, or other organizations working across the broader criminal justice ecosystem to create applied learning opportunities and mentor students toward successful careers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach required undergraduate and graduate courses in Research Methods and Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice and related areas;
• Serve as a mentor to students exploring career pathways, internships, applied experiences, and graduate study;
• Develop partnerships with criminal justice and related organizations;
• Represent the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Admissions events.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Criminology Criminal Justice Law Public Administration or a related field.;
• Relevant professional or research experience in criminal justice law public safety victim services law enforcement courts corrections government nonprofit or community-based organizations or another field related to the department's programs;
• Demonstrated ability or potential to be an effective and engaging college level teacher who can connect academic concepts with contemporary issues and professional practice;
• Preparation to teach courses in research methods and/or statistics in criminology and criminal justice as well as courses related to the candidate's areas of expertise;
• Interest and ability to build relationships with professionals agencies and community organizations that can enhance students' classroom experiential learning and career opportunities;
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff and contribute to the department's undergraduate and graduate programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching or supporting student learning at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Expertise in domestic violence and/or victimology although candidates with expertise in other areas of criminology and criminal justice are encouraged to apply.
• Experience mentoring students, interns or early-career professionals.
• Experience with internships field-based learning community-engaged projects or other forms of experiential education.
• Professional relationships within the criminal justice or public service community that could contribute to student learning and career exploration

Application Materials Should Include:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values.
• Teaching Statement
• Contact information for three professional references

We will review applications immediately and continue reviewing until the positions are filled.

Compensation

The expected 9-month base salary range (paid over 12 months) for the Assistant Professor of Practice position is $ 78 000-$ 90 000. The actual pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as but not limited to candidate qualifications and prior experience scope of responsibilities internal equity and market considerations

Work Location

This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack's Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. The College's suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master's Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report's ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.