Assistant Professor of Sociology

At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational – it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration. Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more. Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra's location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.

Hofstra University seeks candidates who will contribute to a supportive climate for students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

The Department of Sociology at Hofstra University is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in our Criminology Program. The department includes over 200 majors in Sociology and Criminology and benefits from our proximity to New York City. Our curriculum focuses on critical criminology, restorative and transformative justice, and economic and racial equity in the criminal legal system. The candidate’s application must demonstrate commitment to these perspectives and show how their teaching, research, or service would help further Hofstra’s mission of building a culturally diverse and inclusionary environment.

The candidate’s responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining an active research agenda
• Teaching core introductory, specialty, and capstone courses in the Criminology program 
• Developing additional undergraduate courses in their areas of expertise
• Advising and mentoring undergraduate sociology and criminology majors, supervision of independent studies and internships
• Contributing to curricular development and administration of the Criminology Program
• Participating in departmental, college and university committees

Qualifications   

• PhD in Sociology, Criminology, or allied fields; advanced ABDs will be considered

Please upload the following with your application for consideration: https://hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/4374

• Cover letter, including discussion of research agenda and teaching philosophy
• Curriculum vitae
• Evidence of effectiveness as an educator, such as course evaluations and sample syllabi, if available 
• Selected writing samples/publications
• Statement on commitment to diversity (including the creation of an inclusive learning environment)
• The names and contact information of three references

Application review will begin on September 22 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to the Department of Sociology, Professor Christopher Niedt, Christopher.Niedt@hofstra.edu.

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.