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Assistant Professor of Criminology, College of Arts and Letters (1777)

Pocatello - Main

Priority Date: October 20, 2025

Institution Information

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!

Job Description

The Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminology at Idaho State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in criminology beginning August 2026. While we are open to a wide range of teaching and research interests with a criminological focus, we are especially interested in a candidate whose expertise lies at the intersection of criminology and mental health/medical sociology. Applicants who can teach courses in penology, community corrections, mental health and criminology, and related topics are especially encouraged. Teaching duties for this position are a 3/3 load and may include in-class, broadcast (synchronous online), online (asynchronous), and hyflex (online and in-person at the same time) formats. The successful candidate will be expected to grow and maintain an active research program, including publishing in scholarly journals and submitting grant proposals, and to fill service roles in the department, college, university, and community.

Who we are:

The Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminology is housed within the College of Arts and Letters. As a college, we pride ourselves on being a community of scholars who make meaningful, professional contributions to our disciplines, departments, university, and community. This includes being passionate about providing outstanding learning opportunities for our students, many of whom are first-generation college students from Idaho. We also pride ourselves on our commitment to working supportively and collaboratively with other members of the department to achieve university goals and meet our collective mission. Our goal in the College of Arts and Letters is to work together in putting students first, and we expect all our faculty to embrace this core value.

The four programs in the department - Sociology, Criminology, Social Work, and Gender and Sexuality Studies - are all interconnected and support a dynamic community of collaborative teaching, research, and service. Faculty in the department use a wide variety of methods and approaches to contribute to many areas of research and learning, including the community and environment, child welfare, mental health, sexual diversity, and forensic social work.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

* Teach core and elective sociology and criminology courses.

* Undertake continued research in your specialization, including publishing in scholarly journals and submitting grant proposals.

* Service to the department, college, university, and community.

Minimum Qualifications

* Ph.D. in sociology, criminology, or criminal justice (ABDs are eligible to apply but must have degree in hand by June 30th, 2026).

* Demonstrated ability or potential to publish in peer-reviewed journals.

* Strong oral and written communication skills.

* Evidence for potential excellence in teaching in a variety of formats, including synchronous and asynchronous online classes.

* Ability to teach core and elective courses in sociology and criminology

Preferred Qualifications

* Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

* Research focus at the intersection of criminology and mental health/medical sociology.

* Ability to teach courses in penology, community corrections, and related topics.

* Ability to teach courses in mental health and criminology or medical sociology and criminology.

Additional Information

Please submit your CV/resume, a cover letter that addresses the position criteria and includes a statement of your teaching and research interests, a representative manuscript or writing sample, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before October 20, 2025. Salary will be between $64,000 and $69,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.

Note: Thank you for your interest in positions at Idaho State University. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by logging into your profile and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions, please review our frequently asked questions.

Posting Number: req2602

Type: Working 9 months per year

Position: Faculty Tenure Track

Division: Office Of Academic Affairs

Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) ###-#### (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ...@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

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