Assistant Professor - Criminology

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 01 Oct 2021

Posting Details
Working Title Assistant Professor - Criminology
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Posting Number 202100249F
Proposed Annual Salary Range $72,000 - $74,000
Employee Benefits
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Position Type Faculty
Work Hours/Week 40
Description of Work Unit
The Sociology Department consists of fifteen tenured and tenure-track faculty and offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in Sociology. The Department offers concentrations in General Sociology, Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Environmental Sociology at the undergraduate level. The Criminology and Criminal Justice undergraduate concentration is the largest in the department and has been recently redesigned with a strong focus on critical criminal justice and criminology to better reflect the diverse interests of our students and innovative research agendas of our faculty. The graduate level includes a focus on Social Change, departmental areas of strength include Environment and Natural Resources; Food, Agriculture, and Development; Crime, Law, and Deviance; and Social Inequality, Social Justice, and Governance. There are 568 undergraduate majors and 40 active graduate students in the program.  For more information, see: http://sociology.colostate.edu/
Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, which is about 65 miles north of Denver. Fort Collins is a growing community and is home to approximately 168,000 people. The city sits at the northern end of Colorado’s Front Range. The view west of campus is of the Rocky Mountains, while the eastern view is of the high plains. The climate is semi-arid with over 300-days of sunshine a year and annual precipitation of about 13 inches. This is a community recognized for the high quality of its schools, its commitment to locally-owned businesses and sustainability, and its beautiful physical and vibrant cultural environments.
Beginning Monday, August 16, 2021, Colorado State University has mandated vaccinations against COVID-19. Faculty and staff are required to submit their vaccine status or declare an exemption. More information about the vaccination mandate can be found on the CSU COVID-19 Information & Resources site here . This information is provided to potential applicants when they visit the CSU jobs website.
Tenure/Tenure Track? Yes
% Research 35
% Teaching 50
% Service 15
% Administration 0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 10/01/2021
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 08/16/2022
Position End Date
Position Summary
The Sociology Department is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure track, nine-month position in Criminology and Criminal Justice beginning August 15, 2022.  Competitive salary for entry-level position. The Department offers undergraduate, M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in Sociology.  The successful candidate must be able to contribute across these program levels. Faculty members are expected to teach two courses a semester, participate in the instruction of a variety of courses, develop a program of research and publication, be engaged in the graduate program, and active in service. 
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or related social science discipline by August 15, 2022, an active research agenda related to Criminology and Criminal Justice and a demonstrated ability to contribute to our existing Criminology and Critical Criminology undergraduate courses. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The Department of Sociology will not sponsor a visa for this position. 
Preferred Job Qualifications
The Department is particularly interested in an individual who has a research agenda in critical victimology and is willing and able to develop and teach an undergraduate course in victimology. Preference will be given to candidates who can also contribute to other department strengths in research and teaching, which include (1) Environment and Natural Resources; (2) Food, Agriculture, and Development; and (3) Social Inequality, Social Justice, and Governance.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but full consideration will be extended to those applications completed by October 1, 2021. Interested applicants should submit the following materials online: (1) a letter of interest outlining research agenda and teaching interests, (2) a Curriculum Vitae, (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi, teaching philosophy, and teaching evaluations) uploaded in the “Other” document placeholder, (4) a writing sample, and (5) the names and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested upon submission of the application. For full consideration, reference letters must be uploaded by referees by October 8, 2021.
Please note that a complete application consists of the requested materials and three letters of references. Your referees will be emailed a request for a letter of reference immediately upon submission of your application. As such, applicants should allow sufficient time for their letters to be submitted by September October 8, 2021 to ensure full consideration. Application materials of semi-finalist candidates, including letters of reference, will be made available for review by the entire Sociology Department faculty and other voting members of the Sociology Department Council. Questions about the position can be directed to Search Committee Chair Dr. Prabha Unnithan ([email protected]).
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836.
Diversity Statement
Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.
Search Contact Dr. Prabha Unnithan - [email protected]

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Research
Duty/Responsibility
All department faculty are expected to develop a program of research and
publication. The successful candidate will have a strong research record related
to Criminology and Criminal Justice with preference given to candidates with research related to critical victimology. Preference will be given to candidates who can also contribute to department strengths in one or more of other department research foci: (1) Environment and Natural Resources; (2) Food, Agriculture and Development; and (3) Social Inequality, Social Justice, and Governance. 
Percentage Of Time 35
Job Duty Category Teaching
Duty/Responsibility
All faculty are expected to participate in instruction. The successful candidate will be able to participate in instruction of a variety of courses in critical criminology and criminal justice, with preference given to candidates willing and able to develop and teach an undergraduate course in victimology.
Percentage Of Time 50
Job Duty Category Service
Duty/Responsibility
All faculty are expected to be active in service. Candidates are sought who can
work effectively with a professionally diverse faculty and in an interdisciplinary
university setting. The Department seeks applicants with the ability to advance
our commitment to diversity. Those with an interest in the Department’s Center for the Study of Crime and Justice are also welcome to apply.
Percentage Of Time 15

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