Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

State health benefits

TSERS retirement program

Campus discounts

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice. The position entails teaching four courses per semester both in-person and online, with responsibilities including student groups, academic advising, and career mentoring.

The Department seeks individuals with strong teaching credentials and professional experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field required.
• PhD in Criminal Justice or related discipline preferred for Teaching Assistant Professor track.
• Minimum five years of teaching and professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per semester in-person and online.
• Provide academic advising and career mentoring to students.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as needed.
• Represent the department at New Student Orientations and events.

Skills

Teaching experience

Professional discipline experience

Public speaking

Education

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field

PhD in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance 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 work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Department of Criminal Justice at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University seeks a full-time non-tenure track lecturer, to teach in-person and online courses. This is a full-time, 9-month Lecturer / Teaching Assistant Professor. This person teaches four courses per semester. Classes will be assigned as needed by the Department Chair. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, student groups and academic advising and career mentoring, serving on departmental/college and university committees (i.e., representing the department at New Student Orientations).

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

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

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS is an academic unit that reports to the Office of the Provost/Division of Academic Affairs and enrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 160 full-time faculty members.

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 15,275 students in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related 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 STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU ) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.

Master’s degree with professional experience in the discipline for appointment as a lecturer.
PhD with professional experience in the discipline for appointment as a Teaching Assistant Professor.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

At least five years of teaching and professional experience is preferred with proven skills in the discipline.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice

Position Number

Position Number 000784

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE

FTE 40 hours/week, 9 months

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Criminal Justice

Organizational Location

Organizational Location College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit Criminal Justice

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3183

Open Date

Open Date 09/14/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

Date Position Available August 2027