The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice welcomes applications for one-year, renewable hire (non-tenure track) position to begin Fall 2022.

The department offers a wide range of criminal justice courses with an emphasis on criminal justice systems, criminology, victimization and social justice, addressing the needs of a diverse student body with many first-generation college students from the Chicago area. Core responsibilities include teaching and mentoring, and utilization of instructional technology and student learning assessments.

The successful candidate will have an earned Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology, a demonstrated record of university-level teaching effectiveness in the context of diverse learners, a commitment to advising, mentoring and internship supervision, an appropriate record of scholarship with clear potential for continued productivity, and an interest in curriculum and program innovation. Experience in program assessment and online/hybrid teaching is desirable.

The successful candidate will have an earned Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology, a demonstrated record of university-level teaching effectiveness in the context of diverse learners, a commitment to advising, mentoring and internship supervision, an appropriate record of scholarship with clear potential for continued productivity, and an interest in curriculum and program innovation. Experience in program assessment and online/hybrid teaching is desirable.

The Criminal Justice program at Saint Xavier University offers one of the largest majors in the College of Arts and Sciences. The program provides students with an in-depth understanding of the various aspects of the criminal justice system, criminology, and victimization. Saint Xavier University's Criminal Justice program emphasizes critical thinking, strong analytical and writing skills, ethical considerations, and social justice in the context of the Mercy mission of the University.

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.