Professor of Criminology/Sociology

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a tenure-track Professor of Criminology/Sociology in the department of Leadership, Law, and Public Service beginning Fall 2025. Candidates must be able to teach introductory sociology and criminology. We specifically seek candidates with specialization in social justice, race, class, crime, or other relevant area of study.

The Leadership, Law, and Public Service Department houses the majors of Justice Administration, Political Science, and Organizational Leadership. The candidate’s teaching load contributes to all three majors and the general education program. Candidates with a secondary experience teaching in these fields would be welcome. This position does allow for course development in the area of specialty of the candidate. Scholarship or other creative pursuits are encouraged and supported.

Candidates would work closely with student workers as tutors and office support staff. Therefore, candidates should have experience with or be excited about mentoring students and integrating them into the classroom. We also welcome candidates who are open to include students in research or scholarly pursuits.

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, or a closely related field, demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate students, specifically first year students, and commitment to working with undergraduate populations with diverse levels of preparation and engagement. A J.D. is not sufficient for this position. ABDs will be considered but must have a degree in hand by the start of the 2025-2026 academic year.

The salary range for this position will be $54,000-$60,000. The final salary offered will depend on the individual's years of related work experience and whether the education qualifications are met.

Blackburn College features a robust benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• 403B Retirement Account
• 403B Retirement Match
• EAP
• PTO
• FSA and HSA Options
• Tuition Remission/Tuition Exchange
• Life Insurance

Please send a letter of application addressing the above expectations, including a description of what role diversity plays in your classroom, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three to five references to: Human Resources, Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Ludlum 110, Carlinville, IL 62626 or email hr@blackburn.edu. Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not offered for this position. Phone calls or walk-ins not accepted. Review of applications will begin November 4th and continue until the position is filled.

Blackburn College seeks to build an inclusive community that can engage the interests of a diverse population.  We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and sustaining a culture that reflects the diversity of our country, and as such we particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups such as women, people of color, LGBTQ+, veterans, and those with disabilities.