Job description

Reinhardt University – Waleska, GA 30183

Description

Reinhardt University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminology. The position is a 9-month position that will start in August 2026. Primary duties include teaching up to 24 contact hours per year, advising students, serving on faculty standing committees, working collegially to develop academic curricula and enrichment activities, and assisting with academic program assessment, among other duties.

General Summary:

The College of Humanities, Sciences, and Technology at Reinhardt University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Criminology position to work on main campus in Waleska, GA. We seek a student-centered educator with a strong foundation in criminology and sociology who is enthusiastic about contributing to the continued evolution of our criminal justice program. The successful candidate will join a collegial department and play a meaningful role in shaping curriculum as the program grows and expands its criminal justice focus, while maintaining a strong sociological perspective on social systems, crime, and justice. Our faculty provide students with research and internship opportunities, mentorship, and a strong foundation for success before and after graduation.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Faculty are expected to teach 24 contact hours per year (undergraduate) on the main campus. Applicants should be innovative and available teachers; excellence in the classroom is the primary focus of our institution and faculty evaluation. At the same time, we seek faculty who continually engage in professional development. We thus seek a person who has a plan for professional development and who is interested in becoming involved in the university community.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Applicants should possess:

• Strong working knowledge of criminological theory and criminal justice systems, grounded in sociological perspectives.
• Ability to teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses.
• Interest in or experience teaching research methods, data analysis, or applied social science.
• Experience developing or supporting internships, experiential learning, or community-engaged opportunities.
• Professional or applied experience related to the criminal justice system (e.g., courts, corrections, law enforcement, community organizations) is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and collaborative skills.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Certifications/Licenses & Minimum Requirements:

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or ABD) in Criminology from a regionally accredited institution is required. Degree must be earned by July, 2026.
• Eighteen graduate credit hours in Sociology are required.
• Documented success in undergraduate teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts environment.

How to apply

Please include a one-page cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and practices, and contacts for three professional references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Founded in 1883, Reinhardt University is focused on shaping lives and building futures. As a private comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Reinhardt offers 43 graduate and undergraduate programs, ranging from biology, business and education to music, theatre, and creative writing. Reinhardt is located in Waleska, Georgia, 45 miles north of mid-town Atlanta. The University enrolls approximately 1400 students.

Reinhardt University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/V/H/V). The University respects the essential dignity of all individuals and is committed to providing equal access to and support for education and employment opportunities. Reinhardt does not discriminate in any of its policies, programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, age, culture, national origin, socioeconomic status, veteran’s status, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, religious belief, physical (dis)ability, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All persons involved in the operations of the University are prohibited from engaging in such discrimination. Direct inquiries regarding the equal opportunity and non-discrimination policy to: Director of Human Resources, Reinhardt University, 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska, GA 30183, 770-720-9146.