Mentor undergraduate students through one-on-one and group
interactions, including independent study, thesis, and internship
opportunities.
Engage students in research where possible.
Create inclusive spaces in and outside the classroom.
Develop opportunities for community-engaged learning.
Leverage experience and content knowledge to develop and review
curricula for the criminology major and minor.
Contribute to continual program improvement through annual
evaluation of program outcomes and objectives.
Prepare departmental reports as requested.
Attend conferences and workshops as necessary to remain active
in the field(s) of study; engage with campus resources and
professional organizations to further develop teaching,
pedagogical, and mentoring skills; complete campus-wide training as
required by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Human
Resources.
Pursue current and new research activities in the field(s) of
study, including new research projects, writing/dissemination of
current and future research, and presentation of research at
conferences or other appropriate venues.
Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as
necessary, including attending department and college meetings and
participating in committees, task forces, and others as
required.
Basic Qualifications:
Basic qualifications are required at the time of application.
- Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, or a very closely related
discipline by August 2026. A J.D. alone is not appropriate for this
position.
- Ability to bridge the disciplines of sociology and
criminology.
- Evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduate students.
- A clear research agenda, including demonstrated potential for
peer-reviewed publications in criminology.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and
research.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications are not required qualifications for the
position.
- Teaching proficiencies in critical or comparative
criminology.
- Research that includes undergraduate students.
- Record of fostering an environment that stimulates intellectual
growth and engagement
- Experience with designing and teaching innovative courses that
add to the current departmental offerings.
Salary Range:
The budgeted salary range for this position is:
- Assistant Professor: $62,000 – $67,000
- Associate Professor: $72,000 – $78,000
- Professor: $83,000 – $88,000
Only candidates already authorized to work in the U.S. will be
considered. North Central College is unable to sponsor or take over
sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
About NCC :
Founded in 1861, North Central College is
a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution of about 3000
students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. 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). The 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.
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.
Application Window:
Open date: September 9, 2025
Initial review date: October 6, 2025
Apply by initial review date to ensure full consideration by
the committee.
Final date: November 17, 2025
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but
those received after the review date will only be considered if the
position has not yet been filled.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/academic-affairs/prospective-and-incoming-faculty
Interested candidates should complete and submit an application
with all required documentation online at: https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/15014
For further information, contact Raleigh Blasdell, Chair,
Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology, at
rblasdell@noctrl.edu.
Employment Conditions
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of
the College’s background screening process.
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College
provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities
where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please
notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for
reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case
basis.
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Additional Information
The budgeted salary range for this position is as follows:
- Assistant: $62,000 – $67,000
- Associate: $72,000 – $78,000
- Professor: $83,000 – $88,000
The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based
on factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidate’s
experience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank,
training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external
market pay for comparable jobs.
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you authorized to work in the US?
- * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for work
authorization?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- Teaching Philosophy
- Diversity Statement
Optional Documents
