• Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

    SUNY Oneonta (Oneonta, NY)


     

    Fall 2026 marks an exciting opening for a visionary scholar in the Department of Sociology, Human Services, and Crime Studies at the State University of New York at Oneonta as an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. Expectations include, but are not limited to teaching, research, student advisement, service, and continuing professional development.

     

    The Department of Sociology, Human Services, and Crime Studies is home to majors in Sociology and Criminal Justice, with Sociology offering concentrations in Aging Studies, Community Development and Planning, Criminology and Deviance, and Human Services. Building on this strong foundation, the Department is also developing graduate programs. With twelve collegial faculty members who are deeply engaged as teachers, scholars, and mentors, the Department fosters a dynamic and supportive learning environment. The Department is also a part of the School of Sciences, which consists of 10 academic departments and 1,800 students majoring in 20 programs.

     

    To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/sociology.

    Duties include but are not limited to:

    + Teach courses in the Criminal Justice major and other courses to meet department needs.

    + Conduct independent or collaborative research.

    + Provide service to the department and university.

    + Contribute to fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in curriculum and on campus.

     

    Salary: $60,000 - $64,300 commensurate with experience. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

    Job Requirements:

    Required Qualifications:

    + Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or a related discipline. ABD considered; degree conferral by the issuing institution by start of employment.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Subject area expertise in one or more of the following:

    + Gender and Sexuality

    + Family and/or Violence in Relationships

    + Policing or Law Enforcement

    + Community Justice

    + Professional experience in one or more of the following:

    + Effective undergraduate teaching

    + Effective teaching of graduate and online courses

    + Applying qualitative and quantitative research methods

    + Working with diverse populations and/or pedagogies

    Additional Information:

    SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

     

    The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

     

    SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.