Assistant Teaching Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Full Time
full time
25 Sep 2025
Kingston
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Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
83 / 100
Offer value
Attractive offer due to the stability of tenure-track potential and a focus on teaching in a robust academic environment.
- Market-relevant role with tenure-track potential
- Engagement in a strong academic community focused on education
- Teaching intensive with a robust support system for faculty
Pros
- Position promotes visibility and involvement in the academic community
- Encouragement toward professional development and effective teaching
- Participation in faculty governance and student mentorship
Cons
- Limited initial salary compared to tenure-track positions
- Teaching loads may be intensive with a focus on student engagement
- Potentially competitive application process with a limited candidate pool
Who it's for
Entry to Mid • On-site
Good fit
- Finance educators committed to teaching
- Candidates eager to grow in academia
- Those interested in a supportive academic environment
Not recommended for
- Research-oriented candidates
- Individuals preferring remote teaching roles
- Educators uncomfortable with large lecture classes
Motivation fit
Desire to teach finance effectively to diverse studentsInterest in engaging with professional communitiesCommitment to uphold university values and mission
Key skills
Effective communication and teachingUnderstanding of financial principles and educationEngagement with students and mentoring
Score: 83/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. It is the State's flagship, public R1 research university as well as the land grant and sea grant university for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
Position Summary
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Rhode Island is recruiting for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor and invites interested candidates to apply for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a full-time, academic year, non-tenure track appointment, limited to one year with the expectation for yearly renewal, to commence in Fall 2026. Teaching Faculty are included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement that is negotiated by the URI chapter of the American Association of University Professors and later may be eligible for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching Professor.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required:
1. Master's or Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a closely related discipline with a specialty oriented towards criminology or criminal justice or ABD with degree conferred by September 1, 2026. (a J.D. is not sufficient for this position).
2. Excellence in teaching undergraduate criminology, criminal justice, or closely related courses at the college/university level. (TA experience will be considered).
3. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
4. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
Preferred:
1. Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or closely related discipline with a specialty oriented towards criminology or criminal justice or ABD with degree conferred by September 1, 2026.
2. Experience teaching criminology, criminal justice, or closely related courses at the college/university level as the instructor of record.
3. Experience teaching high impact large lecture introductory classes.
4. Experience teaching online or blended/hybrid classes.
The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.
Union: AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
Status: Academic Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited
End Date of Restriction or Limitation: Position is full-time calendar year, non-tenure track, limited to 06/26/2027 with anticipated renewal.
Department Information
Department: Criminology and Criminal Justice
Contact(s): Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: ( https://jobs.uri.edu )
Campus Location: Kingston
Grant Funded: No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application::
(#1) Cover letter/Letter of Application that describes your qualifications and interest in the position with consideration of the university's mission. (1-2 pages as one complete document)
(#2) Curriculum Vitae. References will be upon request by the committee.
(#3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy – 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness. (as one complete document).
(#4) Sample Syllabi for a criminology and/or criminal justice oriented undergraduate class.
(#5) Other Document – a sample assignment/assessment, and recent student evaluations of teaching or other evidence of teaching excellence (not to exceed 15 pages of materials as one complete pdf document).
Posting Information
Position Number: 107652
Posting Number: F00480
Posting Date: 09/24/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15712
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Sample Syllabi
5. Other Document
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