Assistant Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Plymouth State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence in August 2025. The tenure-track candidate will be responsible for teaching 12 credit hours per semester of undergraduate courses in Criminology/Criminal Justice, establishing and maintaining a research agenda, advising students, and contributing to discipline and university service.
Candidates with research and teaching experience in the area of Corrections are encouraged to apply. A PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice or a related discipline is required. ABD candidates expecting to complete their degree prior to appointment will be considered.

Applications received by January 5, 2025 will be given priority review.

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

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Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond. Plymouth State University ( PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 3,800 undergraduate and more than 800 graduate students.

Our Integrated Cluster Learning Model amplifies the educational experience and strengthens the institution's legacy of interdisciplinary study and applied experiential learning. Plymouth State students will work in teams with faculty and partners within 7 Integrated Clusters of degree programs: Exploration and Discovery; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Arts and Technologies; Health and Human Enrichment; Justice and Security; Education, Democracy and Social Change; and Tourism, Environment and Sustainable Development. Now is an exciting time to join Plymouth State and help shape our new kind of university and ultimately tomorrow's leaders.

Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU's 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

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