Assistant/Associate Professor in Sociology and Criminology

Position Summary: The Department of Sociology and Criminology in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Sociology and Criminology to start in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment with a competitive startup package.
At minimum the person hired must have: (1) a Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or related social science discipline, (2) an active research agenda and evidence of scholarly productivity, (3) evidence of the ability to contribute to one or more departmental strengths in the research areas of community, criminology, inequality/stratification, and health, and (4) evidence of contributing to a scholarly environment for all through teaching, mentoring, research, outreach, and/or service commensurate with rank. We prefer candidates who have a strong record or demonstrated potential for securing research funding. Additionally, a demonstrated ability to engage in intersectional scholarship that addresses interlocking inequalities, as reflected in the candidate’s teaching, research, and/or service is highly desirable.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
About the Department
The Department is a dynamic, productive, collegial, and student success-oriented unit in Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Sociology and Criminology, and an M.A. in Sociology, and affiliation with three research units: the Center for Social Research, Community and Family Institute, and the Terrorism Research Center. The Department participates in African and African American Studies, Asian Studies, Latin American & Latino Studies, and other interdisciplinary area studies programs. The department contributes to the larger university strategic mission outlined in detail in the Chancellor’s guiding priorities. For more information about the department, please visit https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/sociology/.
Duties will include:
• 40% Teaching
• 40% Research
• 20% Service
Minimum Qualifications:
With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate
• A Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or related social science discipline from an accredited institution of higher education
• Active research agenda and evidence of scholarly productivity
• Evidence of the ability to contribute to one or more departmental strengths in the research areas of community, criminology, inequality/stratification, and health
• Evidence of contributing to a scholarly environment for all through teaching, mentoring, research,
outreach, and/or service commensurate with rank
Preferred Qualifications:
• A strong record or demonstrated potential for securing funding for research
• Demonstrated ability to engage in intersectional scholarship that addresses interlocking inequalities as reflected in the candidate’s teaching, research, and/or service
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
• Demonstrated ability to foster a positive collegial and collaborative working environment
• Experience in collegiate teaching commensurate with rank
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by October 15, 2024, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Jeffrey Gruenewald, at jgruenew@uark.edu.
For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Assistant-Associate-Professor-in-Sociology-and-Criminology_R0062373?locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249.
Applicants must submit
• a curriculum vitae,
• a cover letter/letter of application,
• a research statement (no more than 2 pages), and
• a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
The University of Arkansas: Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by
the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
Fulbright College: The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most academically diverse unit on campus with 3 schools, 16 departments, and 43 academic programs and research centers. The University of Arkansas is committed to providing an educational and work environment in which thought, creativity, and growth are stimulated, and in which individuals are free to realize their full potential. The Fulbright College promotes these ideals and welcomes applicants who foster an inclusive environment through an open exchange of voices and ideas from populations of diverse backgrounds.
The Community: Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, and is known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country’s finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation’s best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus. For more information, visit: https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/ and https://diversitynwa.com/.
Culture in Northwest Arkansas About Fayetteville About University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/EOE institution committed to achieving diversity in its faculty and staff. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially individuals who contribute to diversity of our campus community. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.