Lecturer or Senior Lecturer- Criminal Justice

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health benefits

TSERS retirement

Paid holidays

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Criminal Justice. The position supports campus-based, online, and hybrid courses and contributes to online learning initiatives and graduate program development.

The successful candidate will teach introductory through graduate courses, engage in scholarly activity, advise students, and participate in thesis committees, with opportunities for program

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
• At least four years of teaching experience in higher education
• Scholarly activity and service in a university setting
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple delivery formats
• Develop and maintain high-quality online course content
• Advise and mentor students; participate in thesis/dissertation committees
• Recruitment and retention initiatives; maintain grades and attendance reporting
• Utilize LMS and instructional technologies to enhance teaching effectiveness

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Curriculum development

Online/hybrid instruction

Mentoring students

LMS usage

Education

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

LMS (Canvas/Blackboard)

Online course design tools

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

The Department of Criminal Justice at North Carolina Agriculturaland Technical State University seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track9-month faculty member to teach campus-based and online courses.The hire will be at the lecturer or senior lecturer facultyrank.

The position reports to the Chairperson of the Criminal JusticeDepartment and will work closely with Department and Collegeadministration, as well as faculty, to develop, deliver, andcontinuously improve high-quality, innovative undergraduate andgraduate degree programs. The successful candidate will contributeto the growth of online and hybrid learning initiatives through thedesign, implementation, and assessment of engaging,student-centered courses that support academic excellence andaccessibility. The position will provide strong foundationalsupport for new graduate programs and promote the incorporation ofinnovative instructional technologies and evidence-based teachingpractices for students specializing in criminal justice andinvestigative science.

The faculty member will teach an approved curriculum ofintroductory, advanced-level, and graduate courses in face-to-face,online, and hybrid delivery formats; develop and maintainhigh-quality online course content that meets university andaccreditation standards; foster meaningful student engagement invirtual learning environments; support students in maintainingsatisfactory academic progress; serve on thesis and dissertationcommittees; and pursue external funding opportunities. Additionalresponsibilities include participating in student recruitment andretention initiatives; advising and mentoring students; maintainingand reporting student grades and attendance, success reportingitems, and timely submission of midterm and final grades inaccordance with university policies; utilizing learning managementsystems and instructional technologies to enhance teachingeffectiveness; and performing other teaching, assessment, andcourse review duties as assigned.

This position will also carry out discipline-relatedresponsibilities as directed by the Chair or Dean, includingresearch and scholarly activity, curriculum development, programassessment, recruitment, and service to the Department, College,University, and profession. The successful candidate is expected tocontribute to the advancement of innovative teaching and learningpractices, including the continuous improvement of online educationand student success outcomes.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Criminal Justice is housed within the College ofArts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It offers a Bachelor ofScience degree in Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice with aCertificate in Crime Scene Investigation, a Master of Science and aPh.D. with four areas of specialization, Digital Forensics,Investigative Science, Social Justice, and Research Methods. TheDepartment has over 550 majors.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses theDepartments of Criminal Justice, English, History and PoliticalScience, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, andVisual and Performing Arts. CAHSS is an academic unit that reportsto the Office of the Provost/Division of Academic Affairs andenrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 160 full-timefaculty members.

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institutionand has been the largest historically Black university in thecountry for the past decade. With an enrollment of 15,275 studentsin Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degreeprograms, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It isAmerica’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering andAgricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top fiveproducer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Artsand Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’sdegrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies andRelated Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no.11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEMeducation and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-HighResearch Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised toachieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holdsCarnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and theAssociation of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU )Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annualeconomic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital roleasa higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s PiedmontTriad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nationfor the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBCfinancial network.

Minimum Requirements

The education level and experience of the individual hired willdetermine the appointment rank. Appointment at the nontenure trackrank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer requires a master’sdegree.

Also, at least four years of teaching experience and scholarlyactivity and service, preferably in a higher educationsetting.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

The candidate must possess an established record of strong teachingin undergraduate and graduate level courses; ability to publish inprofessional/peer-reviewed academic journals and present researchat professional/academic conferences; a commitment to mentoringstudents and collaborating with colleagues to enhance/advance theDepartment’s research and external funding efforts.

Additionally, expertise and/or interest in digital forensics,investigative science, cybercrime, or cybersecurity ispreferable.

Required License or Certification

None.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and statepolicies

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have acritical job requirement that requires dedicated office spaceon-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer- Criminal Justice

Position Number

002511

Recruitment Salary Range

Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track

Yes

FTE

40 hours/week, 9 months

Organizational Division

Criminal Justice

Organizational Location

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Organizational Unit

Criminal Justice

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA3184

Open Date

09/14/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positionsremaining posted after this date are continuing to acceptapplications, but may close at any time. Applications received bythis date will receive full consideration, applications receivedafter this date may receive consideration depending upon the statusof the search

Date Position Available

August 2027

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, LifeInsurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C.A&T employees are generally required to reside in NorthCarolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned dutystation.