[lou4hue]

Arrested and charged with felony theft in 1993. Currently pursueing my PhD and intend to seek employment as a college professor upon completion. Will my criminal background prevent chances for employment with a university?

[cdad]

Mostly it depends on the university. The main thing is that it all has to be behind you. You can't be on probation or anything at the time you apply.

[joypulv]

There isn't a uniform process at colleges and universities. They may or may not ask, or mention a background check at some stage of the interviews, and each will make their own decision. I imagine that decisions will depend a lot on your age and on how the felony theft was done. Prepare your response, and when and if to mention it.

Many employers who have a set list of questions only go back so many years (5, 10) on conviction questions.
And background checks cost more the further back you go, so even with a check your record may not show.

[Fr_Chuck]

I know several college professors who have criminal backgrounds, it will depend on the school and its policies