Assistant Professor of Criminology/Sociology

The Department of Sociology at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2022. We seek a criminologist who will contribute to one or more of the department’s specialty areas: Political and Cultural Sociology, Development and Environment, or Population and Health (descriptions available at soc.utah.edu/graduate). Examples of potential research areas include but are not limited to race/ethnicity and criminal justice, gender and crime, border criminology, transnational crime, green or environmental criminology, criminological theory, deviance, juvenile justice, policing, corrections (e.g., mass incarceration, rehabilitation, restorative justice), health and crime, and community contexts of crime. Candidates should hold a PhD in Sociology, Criminology, or Criminal Justice by the beginning of the appointment. The successful applicant will have a well-defined research agenda and strong record of (or clear potential for) success in academic publication and extramural funding. Applicants should be prepared to contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate teaching mission.

The Sociology program awards the BA/BS in Sociology, BA/BS in Criminology, Master of Statistics, and PhD degrees. It serves approximately 800 undergraduate majors—one of the most diverse majors at the University of Utah—and has a well-regarded doctoral program. Academic Analytics recently ranked the department first among 207 U.S. sociology departments in the number of articles published per faculty member. The University of Utah is a member of the Pac-12 Conference and the Association of American Universities. We are situated in a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area of 1.3 million people, within minutes of world-class hiking and skiing and within hours of eight national parks. Salt Lake City is home to a major international airport with direct flights to major U.S. cities and international locations such as Amsterdam, London, Mexico City, and Paris.

The University of Utah and Department of Sociology strive to recruit faculty who will enhance our diversity. We recognize that a diverse faculty benefits and enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and community. Persons of color, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veteran’s preference is extended to qualified applicants. The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, status as a person with a disability, or veteran status. To inquire further about the University’s nondiscrimination and affirmative action policies, or to request an accommodation in the application process, contact the University’s Office of Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Title IX at (801) 581-8365 or oeo@utah.edu.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Apply online at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/121344 . Submit a letter describing research and teaching interests, a curriculum vita, samples of scholarly work, a statement of how your work and other experiences contribute to the success of underrepresented students, and contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. The position is contingent upon final budgetary approval.
Please address any inquiries regarding the position to Dr. Heather Melton (heather.melton@soc.utah.edu).