Assistant Professor Of Sociology, Criminal Justice, & Environmental Studies

Assistant Professor of Sociology, Criminal Justice, & Environmental Studies

The Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice and Environmental Studies at Canisius University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in August, 2024. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or closely related field. ABD will be considered, with the expectation of a conferred degree by the time of appointment.  We seek a colleague whose teaching and research interests include critical approaches to the study of crime and reforms of the Criminal Justice system, with a focus on police and corrections. Research and/or publications in the fields of police, corrections, or reforms of the Criminal Justice system is desirable.

The Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice and Environmental Studies is a diverse and growing Department with a strong commitment to social justice and the Jesuit mission of Canisius University. We are particularly interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment -- through their research, teaching, and service -- to diversity and social justice who are able to participate in the growth of the Department by creating innovative courses based on their academic/curricular and research expertise. 

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith, diversity, and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

Please submit a letter of interest (addressed to Search Committee) including qualifications, a summarized description of professional experience, teaching philosophy, research agenda, and engagement with Canisius's Jesuit mission. All candidates must submit a statement demonstrating their approach to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging in their role as a college professor. Additional materials include a curriculum vitae, sample syllabus and teaching evaluations (if applicable), and a list of three professional references; references will not be contacted without the candidate's permission. Review of completed applications will begin on November 15, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, go to https://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius and click on View Current Employment Opportunities. Questions can be directed to Dr. Anita Butera, Chair of the Search Committee, butera2@canisius.edu.

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: $58,000-$68,000 annually 

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate's actual base pay will be based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including experience.  Information about the total compensation package  for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Benefits are available the first of the month after the full-time faculty's date of hire and include - health, dental and vision insurance, life and long term disability insurance, and retirement plan enrollment is available to full-time faculty with contribution from the University after one year. One year waiting period may be waived provided the person was employed in higher education for at least one year full time within three years prior to hire date. University contribution would not begin until proof of prior service is received. Tuition benefits are also available for full-time faculty and their qualified dependents.