Assistant Professor of Restorative Justice

Assistant Professor of Restorative Justice

The Schools of Arts and Communication & Education, Psychology and Social Sciences at Vermont State University (VTSU) invites applications for a one-year, Terminal Assistant Professor position to begin Fall (August) 2026. 

This one-year terminal position is renewable based on the terms of the Vermont State Colleges and Vermont State Colleges Faculty Federation Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Responsibilities: 

Teaching responsibilities include four undergraduate courses per semester in core courses that serve primarily the Restorative Justice degree and supplement the Criminal Justice degree. These courses will include Principles of Restorative Justice, Circle Processes, Families and Restorative Justice, Restorative Justice and Schools, and other upper-level Restorative Justice courses. This position will require oversight of student internships and senior thesis projects within both Restorative Justice and Criminal Justice degree programs. Other responsibilities include advising students, relevant scholarship activities, and service to the university and community.

Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. in related social science or J.D. with relevant experience preferred; master’s degree with relevant experience required.
• Teaching experience at the university level.
• Demonstrated ability to develop significant restorative justice-specific curricular materials.
• Bring experience in restorative justice practices, which may include but is not limited to work in schools, communities, or the criminal justice system.
• Demonstrated success in advising and service activities.
• Evidence of, or potential for, an active research agenda focused on restorative justice.

The applicant should have familiarity with a wide range of restorative justice applications and be prepared to engage students in research and experiential learning opportunities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate teaching effectiveness, the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues, within and across departments, and keep active in their professional/scholarly lives. All faculty are expected to contribute to program development and assessment.

Salary: 

The minimum salary will be $57,500 plus benefits for the 2026-2027 academic year, as defined by VSC-VSCFF Bargaining Unit Agreement. FLSA is Exempt.

Application Information: 

Candidate must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and a research statement as part of their application. Applications will be accepted until 09 January 2026. 

The university values diversity and inclusion and welcomes all qualified applications, including those from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations.

VTSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, ancestry, place of birth, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age or veteran status, or against a qualified individual with a disability, or any other person whose status is protected under local, state or federal laws.

In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. For more information visit the VSC system website www.vsc.edu/agreements-personnel-handbook/

All full-time and some part-time positions are subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment is conditional upon successful completion of these checks.