Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology Job at Benedictine College, Atchison, KS

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  • Benedictine College
  • Atchison, KS

Job Description

Description

Department: Sociology and Criminology 

Job Status:

FLSA Status:Full-Time

Reports To:Chair, Sociology and Criminology

Grade/Level:Graduate

Amount of Travel Required:

Work Schedule:  

Positions Supervised:  

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Sociology and Criminology at Benedictine College invites applications for an Assistant Professor beginning in August 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

We are seeking a teacher-scholar with a commitment to teaching excellence, professional development, student advising, and a willingness to engage in collaborative research projects with students and colleagues. The candidate needs to be qualified to teach either sociology or criminology (preferably both). The ability to teach courses in research methods (preferably with emphasis on quantitative or mixed methods) is desirable. 

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Curriculum Vitae

Cover letter: Teaching philosophy, statement of how your specialization fits within the context of Catholic Social Teaching, Statement of how you will contribute to our mission to educate men and women within community of faith and scholarship.

Contact information for three references.

Education

Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or allied field

Experience

Teaching experience is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Stand F

Walk O 

Sit F 

Handling / Fingering F 

Reach Outward O 

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb N

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel N

Bend N

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less N

13-25 lbs N

26-40 lbs N

41-100 lbs N

 

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less N

11-20 lbs N

21-50 lbs N

51-100 lbs N

Over 100 lbs N

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. 

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

EOE

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start,

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