Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Susquehanna University Job Type: Faculty - Full-Time Benefits Eligible
FLSA: Exempt
Hours per week: Variable
Number of months: 9
Location : Selinsgrove, PA
Closing Date: About Susquehanna Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.
The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing - and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive - present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.
Job Summary
Susquehanna University invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to start in August 2027.
Specific Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching introductory courses, methodological courses, and advanced topics courses in criminal justice and helping to build the relatively new criminal justice program at SU. Susquehanna University strongly values faculty-student collaborative research and mentoring of students for practica, internships, and admission to graduate programs.
Minimum Qualifications
An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in criminology and/or criminal justice is required. All specializations (for example, but not limited to, administration and leadership, corrections, rehabilitation, recidivism, courts, juvenile crime, and research methods) will be considered. Demonstrated success or evidence of potential to excel in teaching and advising undergraduates is essential, as is ongoing scholarly productivity and institutional service.
Additional Information for Applicant
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching objectives and research interests, and the names and contact information of three references online. Any inquiries should be sent to the search chair, Carol Chen, at
chenx@susqu.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 9, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/susqu/jobs/5452653/assistant-professor-of-criminal-justice je-1d1373c060e74d5db8721032da6664da
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