Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice - 3419

University of North Carolina 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 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 values teaching, service, scholarship, and research, with opportunities for online courses and growth in scholarly work.

Qualifications

• PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or Sociology required; ABD with PhD completed by appointment will be considered.
• Experience in teaching at the university level and engaging in scholarship.
• Ability to contribute to teaching online as well as on-campus courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Criminal Justice courses, both online and in the classroom.
• Teach Writing Intensive courses.
• Develop engaging instruction using various teaching modalities.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to undergraduate students.
• Maintain an active research agenda in the discipline.
• Participate in university service, including committee work and curriculum development.
• Engage with community and region through discipline-specific work.

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Details

• 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
• Recruitment Range: Commensurate Upon Education and Experience
• Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate Upon Education and Experience
• Position #: 3419
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Months per year: 9
• Is this a grant funded position?: No
• If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.(if applicable): n/a
• 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

• 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

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.

Special Instructions

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.

Posting Information

• Job Opening Date: 08/04/2026
• Job Closing Date:
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Posting Category: Faculty
• Posting Number: EPA01162
• Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13582