Job description

Naperville, IL

Posting Number: F000458

Position Summary

The Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites enthusiastic educators for a tenure-track position in Criminology, to begin in Fall 2026. Applicants will be considered regardless of field of specialization. This collegial and highly collaborative department promotes experiential and engaged learning that highlights faculty areas of expertise and scholarship. The contract is for 9.5 months and carries a teaching load of 20 credits per academic year, typically fulfilled through five 4-credit courses spread over two semesters. This is an on-campus position.

The duties in this role include:

• Instruct a range of undergraduate courses in the criminology core curriculum.
• Assess students’ work and provide detailed feedback on how to improve their content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc.
• 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

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:
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

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.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.

North Central values diversity and is committed to social justice, equity and inclusiveness. Experience working with diverse populations and communities will be weighed in the candidate’s favor.

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 Resources at [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

How to apply

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 [email protected].Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.Number of Vacancies: 1