Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice - 3505

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Sociology & Criminal Jus.

Working Title: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice -
3505

Vacancy Type: Tenure Track Faculty

Min T/E Requirements:

Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or Sociology (with a
concentration in Criminal Justice or Criminology) required. ABD
with Ph.D. completed by date of appointment will be considered.

FTE: 1

Salary Range:

Hiring Range: Commensurate Upon Education and
Experience

Position #: 3505

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months per Year: 9

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule Type:

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:

Teaching, service, scholarship, and research.

Primary Purpose of Position:

Teaching, service, scholarship, and research.

Job Description:

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University
of North Carolina at Pembroke invites applications for a tenure
track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
position to begin in the fall of 2027.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is one of the
seventeen member institutions in the University of North Carolina
system. The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice is growing
in size and offers numerous opportunities for creative teaching,
including on-line courses, as well as advancement of
scholarship.

Position Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate Sociology and Criminal Justice courses,

both online and in the classroom. Courses can include Introduction
to Sociology, Introduction to Criminal Justice, and Criminology,
and possibly Social Statistics and Social Research. There will also
be opportunities to teach upper level and graduate level
courses.

• Teach Writing Intensive courses.
• Develop and deliver engaging instruction using various teaching

modalities

• Provide academic advising and mentorship to undergraduate

students

• Maintain an active research agenda in the discipline
• Participate actively in university service, including committee

work, curriculum development and campus initiatives.

• Apply discipline-specific skills towards community-engagement

with the local community and region.

• Contribute to a supportive learning environment that promotes

student achievement and academic excellence

Applicant Instructions: Please attach a cover
letter of interest, CV, and a list of at last three professional
references with phone and email information.

Management Preference:

Ability to teach undergraduate Social Statistics. Prior experience
teaching in higher education both face to face and online. Prefer
an individual capable and willing to teach both sociology and
criminal justice courses. Teaching experience in both online and
face to face environments preferred.

Lic or Certifications Required by Statute or
Regulation:

Job Opening Date: 08/04/2026

Job Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Posting Category: Faculty

Posting Number: EPA01163

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an
employment background check. An employment background check
includes a criminal background check, employment verification,
reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit
history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all
persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility
to work in the United States and to complete the required
employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees
are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of
their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a
copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application
process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University
prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on
their status as protected veterans or individuals with
disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals
based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national
origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks
priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13588

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