| Visiting Assistant Professor Criminolgy, Law & Society-Sociology | |||||
Company: University of IllinoisLocation: Urbana, IL Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 04/10/2026 Job Categories: Education, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration |
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Visiting Assistant Professor Criminolgy, Law & Society-Sociology <span style="font-family: Arial"><h2 style="text-align: center"></h2></span><p align="center" style="text-align: center"><font size="2"><b><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 115%">Visiting Assistant Professor<br> Department of Sociology<br>College of Liberal Arts & Sciences</span></b></font></p><p align="center" style="text-align: center"><font size="2"><b><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 115%">University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign<br><br></span></b></font></p><p><font size="2" style="font-family: Arial"><span style="line-height: 115%">The Department of Sociology in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a 9-month <b>Visiting Assistant Professor </b>position for the academic year 2026-2027. Renewal of the position is possible, contingent on strong enrollments, strong performance reviews, and availability of funding.</span></font></p><p><font size="2" style="font-family: Arial"><b><span style="line-height: 115%">Duties and Responsibilities</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%"><br> The successful candidate will teach six courses (three separate preps) in support of the Department’s Minor in Criminology, Law and Society: SOC 275 Criminology; SOC 310 Sociology of Deviance; SOC 479 Law and Society. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting instructional content for in-person courses in Criminology, Law and Society.<span> </span>Additional duties include: monitoring and mentoring teaching assistants, holding office hours to meet with students outside of class time, writing and grading examinations, and assigning grades, and departmental service.<span> <br><br></span></span></font></p><p><font size="2" style="font-family: Arial"><b><span style="line-height: 115%">QUALIFICATIONS</span></b></font></p><p><font size="2" style="font-family: Arial"><span style="line-height: 115%">Required: Ph.D. in Sociology, or Ph.D. in related areas, evidence of research productivity and a year of teaching experience . Additional expertise in in Law and Society, Criminology or Deviance is preferred.</span></font></p><p><font size="2" style="font-family: Arial"><b><span style="line-height: 115%"><br>SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION</span></b></font></p><p><font size="2" style="font-family: Arial"><span style="line-height: 115%">This is a full-time, 9-month appointment, non-tenure track position, with possible renewable for one year, subject to enrollments, funding, and positive performance evaluations</span></font></p><p><font size="2" style="font-family: Arial"><span style="line-height: 115%">Target start date is August 16, 2026.<span> </span>The budgeted salary range for the position is $65,000 to $70,000.<span> </span>This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship work authorization. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.<span> </span></span></font></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal"><font size="2" style="font-family: Arial">To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter and resume by <strong>6pm CST, April 27, 2026.</strong><br><br>Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by the closing date.<br><br>Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.<br><br>For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact rriley@illinois.edu.<br></font></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: Arial"><font size="2" style="font-family: Arial">The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and <span style="line-height: 115%">regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.</span></font><br></span><br>Founded in 1867 as Illinois’s flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university’s legacy of excellence includes <strong>24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes</strong> awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career — along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.</p><span style="font-family: Arial"><p><a href="https://provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/faculty-recruitment/" title="https://provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/faculty-recruitment/">Faculty</a> <a href="https://provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/faculty-recruitment/" title="https://provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/faculty-recruitment/">Recruitment</a> <br><a href="https://makeitcu.com/" title="https://makeitcu.com/">Champaign-Urbana</a></p><p><em>Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.</em></p><p id="benefitStatement">This position is intended to be <a href="https://go.illinois.edu/workatillinois">eligible for benefits</a>. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.</p><hr><p align="center">The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit <a href="https://go.uillinois.edu/noticesandposters" target="_blank">Required Employment Notices and Posters</a> to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf" target="_blank">E-Verify</a>.</p><p align="center">Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the <a href="http://go.illinois.edu/accommodationportal" title="http://go.illinois.edu/accommodationportal">reasonable accommodation portal</a>, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or <a title="mailto:accessibility@illinois.edu">accessibility@illinois.edu</a>.</p><hr><p><strong>Requisition ID</strong>: 1035359<br><strong>Job Category</strong>: Faculty<br><strong>Apply at:</strong> <a href="https://jobs.illinois.edu">https://jobs.illinois.edu</a></p><a name="HEJobs" type="hidden" value="Yes"></a><a name="Billing_Name" type="hidden" value="Rebecca Hill Riley"></a><a name="Billing_Email" type="hidden" value="rriley@illinois.edu"></a></span> Contact Information
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