Assistant Professor in Criminology

Job Description

The Department of Sociology at Virginia Tech in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2027.

We are seeking a candidate with a research program in criminology broadly defined. Applicants from all areas of specialization are welcome though we have particular interest in scholars whose work advances the sociological understanding of drugs violence and/or the use of technology in crime or surveillance. Teaching responsibilities will include a range of criminology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in sociology or criminology by the time of appointment with a record of excellence in teaching and research commensurate with the level of appointment. Proven grant potential is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate willingness and ability to contribute to the mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students to the Departments collegial and collaborative intellectual community and to the UniversitysPrinciples of Community.

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. in sociology or criminology by the time of appointment
• A record of scholarly productivity
• Potential for excellence in research
• Potential for high-quality teaching in a collegiate environment

How to Apply

Screening of applications will begin October 14 2026 (will adjust based on posting date). Please submit:

• A CV
• A cover letter that will serve as a personal/research statement
• A publication sample
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Names and contact information for 3 professional references

Please direct questions to Dr. Katalin Patri Search Committee Chair Department of Sociology McBryde Hall (0137) Blacksburg VA 24061 Phone: Email:

About the Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology offers bachelors masters and Ph.D. degrees in Sociology. Graduate students can concentrate in Womens and Gender Studies or Africana Studies. A graduate certificate in Womens and Gender Studies is also offered. The Department also contributes to the interdisciplinary Appalachian Cultures and Environments minor.

The Department of Sociology collaborates with the Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention and the Cybercriminology Lab. While areas of research and teaching within criminology are open we are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the growth and development of these research centers. The Department of Sociology is recognized for excellence in interdisciplinary research and we encourage scholars with interest in working with interdisciplinary teams. The departments faculty have established relations with colleagues in the School of Public and International Affairs Center for Public Administration and Policy Electrical and Computing Engineering Computer Science Statistics and Science and Technology Studies and programs in the National Capital Region.

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience with a range of $75000 to $83000

Hours per week

*

Review Date

October 14 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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