Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a 9-month Visiting Assistant Professor
position for the academic year 2026-2027. Renewal of the position is possible, contingent on
strong enrollments, strong performance reviews, and availability of funding.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach six courses (three separate preps) in support of the
Department’s Minor in Criminology, Law and Society: SOC 275 Criminology; SOC 310
Sociology of Deviance; SOC 479 Law and Society. Responsibilities include preparing and
presenting instructional content for in-person courses in Criminology, Law and Society.
Additional duties include: monitoring and mentoring teaching assistants, holding office hours to
meet with students outside of class time, writing and grading examinations, and assigning
grades, and departmental service.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Ph.D. in Sociology, or Ph.D. in related areas, evidence of research productivity and a
year of teaching experience . Additional expertise in in Law and Society, Criminology or
Deviance is preferred.
SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
This is a full-time, 9-month appointment, non-tenure track position, with possible renewable for
one year, subject to enrollments, funding, and positive performance evaluations
Target start date is August 16, 2026. The budgeted salary range for the position is $65,000 to
$70,000. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship work authorization. This
position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a
full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.
To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload
your cover letter and resume by 6pm CST, 4/27/26.
Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by the closing date.
Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made
until after that date.
For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact rriley@illinois.edu.
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and
regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for
applicants.
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Faculty Recruitment
Champaign-Urbana
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for
this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life
Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and
dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to
disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment
mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and
employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable
accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application
and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations
portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access
and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.