The Department of Sociology at Virginia Tech in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2027.  

We are seeking a candidate with a research program in criminology, broadly defined. Applicants from all areas of specialization are welcome, though we have particular interest in scholars whose work advances the sociological understanding of drugs, violence, and/or the use of technology in crime or surveillance. Teaching responsibilities will include a range of criminology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in sociology or criminology by the time of appointment, with a record of excellence in teaching and research commensurate with the level of appointment. Proven grant potential is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate willingness and ability to contribute to the mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, to the Department’s collegial and collaborative intellectual community, and to the University’s Principles of Community.

About the Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology offers bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in Sociology. Graduate students can concentrate in Women’s and Gender Studies or Africana Studies. A graduate certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies is also offered. The Department also contributes to the interdisciplinary Appalachian Cultures and Environments minor.

The Department of Sociology collaborates with the  Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention and the Cybercriminology Lab. While areas of research and teaching within criminology are open, we are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the growth and development of these research centers. The Department of Sociology is recognized for excellence in interdisciplinary research, and we encourage scholars with interest in working with interdisciplinary teams. The department’s faculty have established relations with colleagues in the School of Public and International Affairs, Center for Public Administration and Policy, Electrical and Computing Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, and Science and Technology Studies, and programs in the National Capital Region.

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Regular

Commensurate with Experience, with a range of $75,000 to $83,000

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October 14, 2026

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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