Position Summary:

The Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications for two (2) tenure-track positions in Sociology & Criminology to begin August 1, 2025. The contracts are for 9.5 months, with a competitive salary and a 3-2 teaching load. Candidates for the first position (sociology) will be considered regardless of field of specialization but should be able to instruct a range of undergraduate courses in the sociology curriculum, including sociological theory. Candidates for the second position (criminology) must have teaching strengths across the criminology curriculum, including our course on race, gender, class, and crime. Candidates with teaching proficiencies in qualitative methods are highly desirable for either position. Teaching excellence is paramount for both positions, and this highly collaborative department promotes experiential learning that highlights faculty areas of expertise and scholarship. As a department, we are deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces in and outside the classroom. We seek candidates who share this commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and will partner with us as we advance our efforts in this area, inspiring and motivating others to do the same.

Successful applicants are expected to have completed their Ph.D. in Sociology (first position) or Criminology (second position) or closely related fields by August 2025. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and scholarship. We highly value research that includes undergraduate students and fosters an environment that stimulates intellectual growth and engagement.

North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply. Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable. Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu.

North Central College is an EEO Employer.

Interested candidates should complete an Application, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, and contact information for three professional references in an electronic format to: https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/13036. For further information, contact Dr. Raleigh Blasdell, Chair, Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology, at rblasdell@noctrl.edu.

Review of applications will begin September 9, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.