Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Position Overview:

Now Hiring! Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
📍 Location: Department of Criminal Justice

🕒 Schedule: M-F: hours and days are dependent on class schedule
💰 Pay: $62,000-$66,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience
📄 Position Type: tenure-track faculty appointment

Why Join Canisius University

Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

About the Buffalo/Niagara Region:

The university is located in Buffalo, New York, an affordable city with many cultural amenities and historic attractions (see the Buffalo Niagara Visitors Center and Canisius' About Buffalo Page for more details). Buffalo is within easy driving distance to many additional cultural and scenic attractions including Toronto, Niagara Falls, Alleghany State Park, Letchworth and the Adirondacks, to name a few. In addition, the Buffalo Niagara International airport is served by all the major airlines and several low-cost airlines (Jet Blue, Southwest, etc.). In addition, although Buffalo has a reputation for high snowfall, the city is actually located north of the snow-belt area, providing access to several ski resorts .

What We Offer:

✅ Salary: $62,000-$66,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience

✅ Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employee’s date of hire
✅ 403(b) with Company Contribution – Plan for your future with confidence – contribution from the university is available after one year of employment
✅ Tuition Benefits – Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents

*Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Your Role as Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Canisius University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice position in the Department of Criminal Justice for August 2026. This is a tenure track position. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, contribute to experiential education initiatives, and actively support the department's educational, research, and service missions.

Tenure-track faculty members are expected to participate in research and scholarly activities, provide academic advising to students, and engage in service to the department, university, and community.

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice has a strong commitment to social justice and the Jesuit mission of Canisius University. We are particularly interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment - through their research, teaching, and service - to diversity and social justice, who are able to participate in the growth of the Department by creating innovative courses based on their academic/curricular and research expertise.

What You Need to Succeed:

✔ Qualifications:

• A JD, PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field is required at the time of appointment. ABD candidates will be considered if able to submit evidence of successful completion by the date of appointment.
• Prior successful teaching experience at the college/university level required.
• Must specialize in one or more of the following areas:
  • Criminal law
  • Comparative legal systems
  • Criminal courts and procedures
  • Criminal accountability
  • Restorative justice
  • Human rights and transitional justice
• Demonstrates strong teaching and learning skills and scholarly achievement appropriate to their career stage.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

📢 Apply Today!

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***Interested candidates should submit the following application materials. Applicants who do not submit all materials listed will not be considered for the position:

• A letter of application outlining relevant experience
• Curriculum vitae
• A teaching statement (max. two pages), teaching evaluations (if applicable), and a sample syllabus
• A research statement (max. two pages)
• Contact information for three professional references

Application Deadline:
Review of completed applications will begin on November 15, 2025.

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.

Important Information:

Canisius University participates in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization. The E-Verify process is completed alongside the Form I-9 on or before your first day of work. For more details, visit ] and search "E-Verify."

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.

Take the next step in your career with Canisius University—where excellence meets opportunity.

Contact Information:
For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Secil Ertorer, Chair, Director of Criminal Justice & Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice & Sociology at [email protected] .

Posted Range: USD $62,000.00 - USD $66,000.00 /Yr.