"Assistant Professor in the Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice"

Job Details

Towson University is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Position: The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a tenure-track 9-month Assistant Professor in the Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice. Preferred start date August 2026.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or a related field is required. ABD applicants considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2027. Research areas in criminology and/or criminal justice are open, but special consideration will be given to applicants with teaching and research experience on courts/sentencing, surveillance studies/cybercrime and/or critical criminological perspectives.

Salary and Benefits: Targeted salary range: $72,000 - $75,000. Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here. For more information regarding this position and to view the ad in its entirety, visit the Office of the Provost website at https://www.towson.edu/provost/prospective/openpositions.html.