Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

position Summary

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Indiana University, Bloomington invites applications for one tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning the fall of 2026. We seek an individual with expertise in criminology and/or criminal justice with an open area of specialization. Candidates must have a PhD in hand by the start date of the appointment; current ABDs are welcome to apply. Applicants’ degree must be in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related social science discipline. Applicants with only a law degree (JD, LLM, SJD) will not be considered.

We seek an individual committed to excellence in both scholarship and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to maintain an active research agenda, mentor and supervise students, and provide service to the Department, University, and academic community.

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, housed in the College of Arts & Sciences, has a long and distinguished record of nationally recognized scholarship, teaching, and service, offering degrees at the bachelors, masters, and PhD levels. Its graduate program currently has 24 research active PhD students, and its undergraduate program routinely has around 600 majors. The department is one of the oldest in the country with an established interdisciplinary history. Faculty members are involved in a wide array of research, funded by major public agencies and private foundations, while also working closely with leading state and local criminal justice agencies. For more information about the Department, please visit the department’s website at https://criminaljustice.indiana.edu/.

Indiana University has over 90,000 students enrolled in more than 930 academic programs across nine campuses. IU Bloomington, the flagship campus, offers over 500 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Founded in 1820, the university is designated as a Carnegie R1 institution, providing extensive support for both internal and external grants, teaching, and international collaborations.

Applicants should apply online at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/30820 including a cover letter outlining the applicant’s qualifications, and research and teaching goals; a complete curriculum vitae; and contact information for three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position or Application process can be directed to Dr. Natalie Hipple, Chair, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, 1033 E. 3rd St., 346 Sycamore Hall, Bloomington, IN 47405-7005 or nkroovan@iu.edu.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD in hand by the start date of the appointment; current ABDs are welcome to apply. Applicants’ degree must be in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related social science discipline. Applicants with only a law degree (JD, LLM, SJD) will not be considered.

Department Contact for Questions

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Dr. Natalie Hipple, Chair, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, 1033 E. 3rd St., 346 Sycamore Hall, Bloomington, IN 47405-7005 or nkroovan@iu.edu.

Additional Qualifications

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