Assistant Professor in Criminology
Virginia Tech · Blacksburg, VA · Virginia
- Role
- Policy analyst
- First seen
- Sep 3, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Commensurate with Experience, with a range of $75,000 to $83,000
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Summary
The Department of Sociology at Virginia Tech seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Criminology to begin August 2027. The position welcomes candidates from all criminology specializations, with particular interest in scholars studying drugs, violence, and technology in crime or surveillance. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate criminology courses with a standard load of two courses per semester.
Key qualifications
- Ph.D. in sociology or criminology by time of appointment
- Record of scholarly productivity and potential for excellence in research
- Potential for high-quality teaching in a collegiate environment
- Willingness and ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students
- Demonstrated commitment to collaborative intellectual community and Principles of Community
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