Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice - 3505

University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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 to begin in fall 2027. The position supports teaching, scholarship, and service within a growing department.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses (online and in-person), advising students, maintaining an active research program, and participating in service activities for the university and community.

Qualifications

• PhD required; ABD with PhD completed by appointment date may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Sociology and Criminal Justice courses online and in the classroom.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to undergraduate students.
• Maintain an active research agenda in the discipline.
• Engage in university service, curriculum development, and campus initiatives.
• Contribute to a supportive learning environment promoting student achievement.

Education

PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or Sociology (with a concentration in Criminal Justice/Criminology)

Job description

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: 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 Universityof North Carolina at Pembroke invites applications for a tenuretrack Assistant Professor of Criminal Justiceposition to begin in the fall of 2027. The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is one of these seventeen member institutions in the University of North Carolinasystem. The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice is growingin size and offers numerous opportunities for creative teaching,including on-line courses, as well as advancement ofscholarship.

Position Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Sociology and Criminal Justice courses,both online and in the classroom. Courses can include Introductionto Sociology, Introduction to Criminal Justice, and Criminology,and possibly Social Statistics and Social Research. There will alsobe opportunities to teach upper level and graduate levelcourses.
• Teach Writing Intensive courses.
• Develop and deliver engaging instruction using various teachingmodalities
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to undergraduatestudents
• Maintain an active research agenda in the discipline
• Participate actively in university service, including committeework, curriculum development and campus initiatives.
• Apply discipline-specific skills towards community-engagementwith the local community and region.
• Contribute to a supportive learning environment that promotesstudent achievement and academic excellence

Management Preference: Ability to teach undergraduate Social Statistics. Prior experienceteaching in higher education both face to face and online. Preferan individual capable and willing to teach both sociology andcriminal justice courses. Teaching experience in both online andface to face environments preferred.

Job Opening Date: 08/04/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Posting Category: Faculty

Posting Number: EPA01163

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is subject to the successful completion of anemployment background check. An employment background checkincludes a criminal background check, employment verification,reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credithistory check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, allpersons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibilityto work in the United States and to complete the requiredemployment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employeesare paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution oftheir choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach acopy of their DD-214 as a part of the online applicationprocess.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Universityprohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based ontheir status as protected veterans or individuals withdisabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individualsbased on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and nationalorigin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seekspriority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.