Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice-Criminology Contract

Lycoming College invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Criminal Justice-Criminology at the
Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2025. The Department of Criminal Justice-Criminology has approximately 100 majors and minors and
seeks to provide students with strong foundational knowledge to prepare them for careers in the field, while also encouraging students to
consider a range of perspectives in understanding crime and criminal behavior. Students are given the skills to think critically and use
evidence-based research when seeking to address issues the system faces. The department has strong connections with local, county and
federal criminal justice agencies in the area and so significant opportunities and support exists for research, volunteer and
community-based learning experiences for faculty and students. Successful candidates must have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate
teaching, inclusive excellence and a dedication to the value of a liberal arts education. Candidates will have the opportunity to shape and
influence the curriculum and types of opportunities offered to students. While all areas of specialization will be considered for hire,
specific expertise in security studies is prioritized for one of the positions as the College seeks to expand its curriculum to incorporate
this area of study. Candidates will have the opportunity to teach courses in their specialty within their 3/3 teaching load. Preference will
be given to candidates who are willing to teach courses core to the curriculum, specifically research methods and a senior capstone course.
A PhD in criminal justice and criminology or related disciplines is preferred; however, ABDs who are nearing completion will be considered
and are encouraged to apply.

Who We Are Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and
most respected residential liberal arts and sciences colleges and has been recognized for the quality of its experiential programming and
supporting students in gaining the skills needed to succeed in today’s world. Students partner with faculty in doing original
research, thrive in a robust program of internships, study abroad in more than two dozen countries and compete in 19 NCAA Division III
sports. Lycoming College’s strong endowment per student provides the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education.Ranked
as a top 100 national liberal arts college, Lycoming offers more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations to about 1,100 active learners,
representing 31 states, territories and 16 countries. International and domestic students of color comprise 37% of the student body with 53%
women and 47% men.The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming
College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups. The community works to foster an inclusive
campus community and to support the success of all faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and
student body benefits all students and community members and advances our goal of preparing its graduates to become ethical, informed and
engaged individuals.Lycoming College is an equal-opportunity employer. 

To apply: Applicants must apply online
at www.lycoming.edu and should include a letter describing their
teaching philosophy and how it aligns with the mission of a small liberal arts college, specifically inclusive excellence; their specific
teaching and research interests; a curriculum vitae; copies of transcripts, sample syllabi; and the names and contact information for three
references, at least one of which is able to speak to the candidate’s teaching abilities. Inquiries may be directed to the chair of the
search committee, Julie Yingling, at yingling@lycoming.edu.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications submitted by December 15,
2024 will be given full consideration.Visit our website at https://www.lycoming.edu/criminal-justice/ to learn more about our department.