TENURE-TRACK PROFESSOR (OPEN RANK) Job at The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

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  • The University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA

Job Description

Full/Part Time Status:

Full Time

Position Description:

The University of Iowa’s Department of Sociology and Criminology invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track position with research and teaching emphases in criminology, law, and justice. The position will begin August 19, 2026. We seek candidates with strong research and teaching records and exceptional promise who work within any of the subareas of criminology or criminal justice. We are particularly interested in candidates who focus on inequalities, crime and justice or international and comparative criminology. In addition to maintaining a strong record of high-quality research and obtaining external funding, the faculty member holding this position is expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses that contribute to the core missions of our new Ph.D. in Criminology (https://sociology.uiowa.edu/graduate/criminology-phd ) and our undergraduate program in Criminology, Law and Justice. We also hope to hire a candidate who can contribute to other areas of departmental strength.

For information on how to apply, please visit http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and reference Requisition #75656.

Electronic attachments to the online application should include:



  • A letter of interest


  • Curriculum vitae


  • Research statement


  • Selected scholarly papers


  • Evidence of teaching experience or effectiveness

Informal inquiries about the position can be directed to stephanie-dipietro@uiowa.edu (Search Chair) or michael-sauder@uiowa.edu (Sociology & Criminology Department Chair).

Formal screening will begin on September 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

 

Education Requirement:



  • PhD in sociology or criminology or related field by 8/19/2026

Required Qualifications:



  • Strong program of research in criminology and/or criminal justice


  • Strong potential to obtain external funding


  • Excellent potential to add to our teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology and/or criminal justice

Desirable Qualifications:



  • Ability to contribute to other areas of department strength

 

Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
Supporting Attachments

 

Number of References:3

 

Letters of Recommendation are required as part of the application process. Upon submission, references selected will be notified by e-mail with directions on how to electronically submit letters to the University of Iowa.


To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time,

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