Assistant Professor of Crime Studies (Corrections and Reentry)

Location: Oneonta, NY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Fri Oct 30 2026 Job Description:

Contribute as both a teacher and scholar committed to understanding the experiences of justice-involved individuals, correctional institutions, and pathways to successful community reintegration as an Assistant Professor of Crime Studies, specializing in Corrections and Reentry. In this role, you will contribute to undergraduate instruction and the online M.A. in Crime, Justice, and Community while developing a productive scholarly agenda and participating in university and professional service.

As a tenure-track Assistant Professor at the State University of New York (SUNY) Oneonta, you will benefit from a 10-month academic-year schedule that includes a two-month period of non-obligation. SUNY Oneonta has a standard teaching load of 21 semester hours per academic year, but the department is currently operating on a reduced teaching load of 18 semester hours per academic year. This full-time position reports to the Chair of the Department of Sociology, Human Services, and Crime Studies.

The Department of Sociology, Human Services, and Crime Studies brings together interdisciplinary perspectives on social institutions, inequality, community well-being, and justice. Our programs connect sociological inquiry with the practical challenges facing communities, human service organizations, and criminal justice systems. The growing online M.A. in Crime, Justice, and Community emphasizes prevention, social equity, restorative approaches, and community-centered responses to crime.

To learn more about the University, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/sociology-human-services-and-crime-studies.

Duties May Include:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in corrections, prisoner reentry, rehabilitation, and related areas of crime and justice.

• Contributing to the online M.A. in Crime, Justice, and Community, including asynchronous course delivery.

• Maintaining an active scholarly research and publication agenda.

• Advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

• Supervising student research or applied projects as appropriate.

• Participating in curriculum development, assessment, department governance, and university service.

• Cultivating professional or community partnerships relevant to corrections and reentry.

Salary: $64,890. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a closely related discipline by the start of employment (ABD considered; official confirmation of degree conferral by issuing institution by start of employment).

• Scholarly specialization in corrections, incarceration, prisoner reentry, or closely related topics, as evidenced by graduate training, research, or professional scholarship.

• Ability to teach college-level courses in crime and justice, as demonstrated through teaching experience, training, or submitted teaching materials.

Additional Qualifications:

• College-level teaching experience in corrections, reentry, or related subjects.

• Record of scholarly publications or presentations in relevant areas.

• Experience with online asynchronous teaching.

• Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students.

• Experience conducting applied, community-engaged, or policy-relevant research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research or teaching expertise in community reintegration, desistance, restorative justice, rehabilitation, or the social inequalities associated with incarceration.

• Experience working collaboratively with correctional agencies, reentry providers, nonprofit organizations, or affected communities.

• Experience developing graduate curriculum or supervising graduate research.

• Potential to secure external research support.

• Experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or service with diverse and/or multicultural populations.

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.