Assistant Professor of Sociology

The Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Criminology to begin in August 2024. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Public Policy) by the appointment date. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by Monday, October 30, 2023.

Applications must demonstrate evidence of an established research agenda and publication history in criminology, broadly defined as the study of crime, the criminal legal system, and public safety.  We are looking for candidates with expertise in the sociology of race and ethnicity and who engage key debates in ways that contribute to theoretical, empirical, and/or methodological innovations. We prefer candidates who specialize in research related to Latina/o/x and/or Indigenous communities. We also prefer candidates whose research informs approaches to public safety that prioritize social justice and community health. The new faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology related to their substantive expertise, supervise students on masters and doctoral committees (including comprehensive exams), and contribute to core, required undergraduate, and graduate courses.

Minimum and Preferred Criteria

Minimum

1. Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or a closely related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Public Policy, etc.) by start date of appointment.

2. Evidence of primary specialization in criminology with expertise in the sociology of race and ethnicity.

Preferred

1.      Evidence of potential to develop a robust research program and publication record that contributes to theoretical, empirical, and/or methodological innovations in criminology and the sociology of race and ethnicity.

2.      Expertise in Latina/o/x and/or Indigenous communities.

3.      Research informs approaches to public safety that prioritize social justice and community health.

4.      Evidence of potential to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in criminology, race, ethnicity, both in-person and online.

5.      A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

For more information, and to apply, click here.