Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice

Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice -
3419

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Sociology & Criminal Jus.

Working Title: Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal
Justice - 3419

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 #: 3419

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 Sociology and 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 Criminal Justice courses, both online and

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

• 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

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Applicant Instructions: Please attach cover letter
of interest, CV and list of at least three professional references
with contact information which includes phone number and email
address.

Management Preference:

Ability to teach undergraduate Social Statistics Prefer an
individual capable and willing to teach both sociology and criminal
justice courses. Experience in online instruction at the University
level 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: EPA01162

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/13741

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