Instructor/Assistant Professor - Sociology

Instructor/Assistant Professor - Sociology


Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Benedictine University, a Catholic liberal arts institution near Chicago, seeks candidates for a one-year appointment (starting Fall 2022) as an Instructor or Assistant Professor to teach courses in Sociology and Criminology. This is a 9-month, benefits-eligible position.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in relevant field (Sociology, or closely related field). Candidates with Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment strongly preferred. (A doctorate is necessary for appointment as Assistant Professor). Significant teaching experience at the college level, including, but not limited to, Sociology and Criminology/Criminal Justice.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsored institution. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.