The Sociology and Criminology Department at Assumption University seeks to hire 1-2 adjuncts for the spring 2027 semester to teach, in person, one section of CRM 130: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System; one section of CRM 243: Juvenile Delinquency; one section of CRM 275: Sociology of Law; and one section of CRM 280 Sociology of Punishment or CRM 255: Special Topics (an topic of your choosing). CRM 130 meets T/Th 8:30-9:45am; CRM 243 meets T/Th from 3:30-4:45pm and CRM 275 meets T/Th from 5:00-6:15pm. CRM 280 or 255 meets on MWF from 10:30-11:20am. All courses are capped at 30 students. Class meetings for the spring 2027 semester run from January 19 to May 10, which includes the final exam week. Compensation is $4,000 per class.

Adjuncts are welcomed as important contributors to the department and our students, and are provided with office space, email, voicemail, and support and resources needed for quality teaching. Successful candidates will be offered the opportunity to teach additional courses in fall 2027 and in future semesters as needed.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vita, and the names and contact information for two references who can attest to the applicant's teaching experience and qualifications. In the cover letter, we invite candidates to describe their experiences working with a diverse student body. Finalists will also be asked to provide official transcripts of academic work. Materials must be submitted online as MS Word documents or PDF files at the following website: www.assumption.edu/hr. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) is filled.

• Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University. 
• Applicants with a PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology (with a demonstrated concentration in Criminology or Criminal Justice) or a related field are preferred. ABD graduate students with prior teaching experience will also be considered, as will those with a terminal master’s degree in Criminology or a related field and prior teaching experience.

ABOUT ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY:

Assumption University is a comprehensive Catholic liberal arts university in Worcester, Massachusetts, sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, Assumption is committed to academic excellence and the pursuit of truth in the company of friends. An Assumption education awakens in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. 

Offering more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs, Assumption combines the breadth of a liberal arts education with preparation for successful careers and lives of purpose. Our close-knit, mission-centered community values intellectual curiosity and the exchange of diverse perspectives. We welcome faculty and staff of all backgrounds and faith traditions who share our commitment to educating students and advancing the University's mission.