Assistant Professor of Criminology

Coastal Carolina University; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Criminology in the Department of Sociology. The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology or related field by appointment, with the ability to teach lower- and upper-level criminology, sociology, and criminal justice courses.

The department emphasizes experiential learning and community engagement. The position is in the Spadoni College of Education and Social Sciences, begins Fall 2027, on a

Qualifications

• PhD in Sociology, Criminology or related field.
• Quantitative expertise and knowledge of statistical software (SPSS).

Responsibilities

• Communicate with students after reviewing exams and papers, evaluate presentations, supervise independent study projects, and oversee internships or programs.
• Track and report absences; calculate and assign grades (midterm/final) per Faculty Manual and University Catalog.
• Conduct research to advance knowledge and improve educational effectiveness.
• Engage in university service, committees, meetings, and scholarly activities; hold regular office hours per college guidelines.
• Teach in classroom or laboratory, prepare syllabi and course materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Sociology/Criminology

Tools

SPSS

Job description

Classification Code:

UG74

Pay Grade:

0

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines:

No

Subject to Credit Check:

No

Internal Title:

Assistant Professor of Criminology

Department:

Sociology

Position Type:

PFAC - Slotted Faculty

Full or Part Time:

Full-Time

Basis:

9 mo.

Job Details:

Coastal Carolina University- The Department of Sociology invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Criminology to meet the needs of our growing department, beginning in Fall 2027. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology, or a closely related field, by the time of appointment. A J.D. or DCJ degree alone is not sufficient for this position. In addition to teaching general sociology courses, the successful candidate must be able to teach lower- and upper-level courses in criminology, sociology, and criminal justice.The candidate should also have evidence of excellent teaching and scholarly productivity, experiential learning, and community/public engagement. Scholars who can support a focus on social inequalities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Sociology and Criminal Justice. We also support minors and concentrations in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Medicine and Health, Social Justice, and Sociology. This highly collaborative and active department encourages close-knit classroom experiences and promotes experiential learning that highlights faculty areas of expertise and research. The faculty and administrators in the Spadoni College, along with professional staff across the University, will provide meaningful support for the successful candidate’s teaching and scholarship as elements of their personal and professional career development. The Spadoni College administration encourages each faculty member to grow professionally, and supports a healthy work-life integration. Official transcripts and reference checks may be requested for interviewed candidates.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law.
Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications:

PhD in Sociology, Criminology or related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Quantitative expertise. Extensive knowledge of quantitative methods and statistical software (SPSS).

Posting Number:

F00502P

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

08/16/2027

Job Open Date:

09/16/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer-based sponsorship may be considered for this position, subject to institutional review and applicable law.
Employment at Coastal Carolina University is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States. CCU may consider employer-based visa sponsorship for certain positions; however, sponsorship is discretionary, not guaranteed, and subject to legal, financial, and institutional requirements. CCU rarely sponsors part-time, temporary, staff or non-tenure-track roles and will not sponsor H-1B petitions when the federally required $100,000 fee applies.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122643

Job Duty:

Communicating to students after reviewing written exams and papers, evaluating artistic presentations, supervising independent study projects, supervising or teaching clinical internships or programs.

Job Duty:

Tracking and reporting absences during the designated period as directed by the Office of the Registrar. Calculating and assigning grades (midterm and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University Catalog.

Job Duty:

Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field, including the advancement of new theories and principles to improve educational effectiveness.

Job Duty:

Engages in University-related activities including committee assignments, meetings and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual. Posting and holding of office hours per College guidelines. Faculty members are expected to hold regular office hours in accordance with their discipline’s college guidelines.

Job Duty:

Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom and/or laboratory, preparation for each course and/or lab assigned, and preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus).

Job Duty:

Performs other duties as assigned.