Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminology
North Central College, Naperville, IL, United States
Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminology
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminology in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites enthusiastic educators for a 1‑year, visiting position in Criminology, to begin in Fall 2027. This collegial and highly collaborative department is a supportive environment that promotes experiential and engaged learning. Teaching excellence is paramount, and the experience instructing a range of undergraduate courses in the criminology curriculum is required. The contract is for 9.5 months and carries a teaching load of 24 credits per academic year, typically fulfilled through six 4‑credit courses spread over two semesters. This is an on‑campus position.
Responsibilities
Instruct a range of undergraduate courses in the criminology curriculum.
Assess students’ work and provide detailed feedback on content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc.
Mentor undergraduate students through one‑on‑one and group interactions, including senior capstone theses and internships.
Create inclusive spaces in and outside the classroom.
Develop opportunities for community‑engaged learning.
Prepare departmental reports as requested.
Attend conferences and workshops to remain active in the field(s) of study; engage with campus resources and professional organizations to further develop teaching, pedagogical, and mentoring skills; and complete campus‑wide training as required by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources.
Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary, including department and college meetings and participation in committees, task forces, and others as required.
Basic Qualifications
Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, or a very closely related discipline by August 2026. A J.D. alone is not appropriate for this position.
Ability to bridge the disciplines of sociology and criminology.
Evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduate students.
Experience mentoring undergraduate students.
Commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and research.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching proficiencies in critical or comparative criminology.
Record of fostering an environment that stimulates intellectual growth and engagement.
Experience with designing and teaching innovative courses.
Salary Range
$52,000 – $55,000
Benefits
All‑inclusive medical, dental, and vision group insurance
Health and dependent care savings plans
Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability group insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
Employee assistance plan resources
Tuition waiver for full‑time employees, spouse and dependent children
Generous paid time off plans, including 3 weeks vacation to start
15 paid holidays per year, including 5 days during NCC Winter Break
EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.
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The Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminology in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites enthusiastic educators for a 1‑year, visiting position in Criminology, to begin in Fall 2027. This collegial and highly collaborative department is a supportive environment that promotes experiential and engaged learning. Teaching excellence is paramount, and the experience instructing a range of undergraduate courses in the criminology curriculum is required. The contract is for 9.5 months and carries a teaching load of 24 credits per academic year, typically fulfilled through six 4‑credit courses spread over two semesters. This is an on‑campus position.
Responsibilities
Instruct a range of undergraduate courses in the criminology curriculum.
Assess students’ work and provide detailed feedback on content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc.
Mentor undergraduate students through one‑on‑one and group interactions, including senior capstone theses and internships.
Create inclusive spaces in and outside the classroom.
Develop opportunities for community‑engaged learning.
Prepare departmental reports as requested.
Attend conferences and workshops to remain active in the field(s) of study; engage with campus resources and professional organizations to further develop teaching, pedagogical, and mentoring skills; and complete campus‑wide training as required by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources.
Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary, including department and college meetings and participation in committees, task forces, and others as required.
Basic Qualifications
Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, or a very closely related discipline by August 2026. A J.D. alone is not appropriate for this position.
Ability to bridge the disciplines of sociology and criminology.
Evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduate students.
Experience mentoring undergraduate students.
Commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and research.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching proficiencies in critical or comparative criminology.
Record of fostering an environment that stimulates intellectual growth and engagement.
Experience with designing and teaching innovative courses.
Salary Range
$52,000 – $55,000
Benefits
All‑inclusive medical, dental, and vision group insurance
Health and dependent care savings plans
Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability group insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
Employee assistance plan resources
Tuition waiver for full‑time employees, spouse and dependent children
Generous paid time off plans, including 3 weeks vacation to start
15 paid holidays per year, including 5 days during NCC Winter Break
EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.
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