Non-Tenure Track Faculty in Criminal Justice

Non-Tenure Track Faculty in Criminal Justice

Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date indicated in the posting. For positions listed as Open Until Filled, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Posting Details

Request to Recruit

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice
• Extensive online teaching and/or professional experience will be considered

Areas of Interest and Preferred Qualifications (No Minimum Level Required)

A Doctoral degree in Criminal Justice or a related field is preferred

The area of teaching expertise is open, but a strong preference is for candidates with experience supervising student practicum and internship experiences in either a professional or academic capacity. The ideal candidate will have professional experience in a justice-related field, preferably in the southern region, and an interest in supporting student practicums and internships through virtual outreach and supervision. Competitive applicants will have extensive online teaching experience and evidence of the organizational and technical skills necessary to support students in an online degree program.

License/Certification Required

Description of the Department or Unit

The Department of Government and Justice Studies (GJS) is home to over 1,000 undergraduate majors in criminal justice and political science and over 60 graduate students in political science and public administration. It has more than 30 full-time faculty who are at the forefront of their diverse areas of expertise and are amongst the most honored teachers at Appalachian State University. Additional information about the Department of Government and Justice Studies can be found at http://gjs.appstate.edu. Additional information about the University and surrounding area can be found at www.appstate.edu.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is a remote, non-tenure-track teaching position in the undergraduate degree program in Criminal Justice. The position carries a 4/4/2 teaching load: four courses in the fall, four in the spring, and two during the summer session. Coordinating and supervising internships and practicums will count towards some of the teaching load.

Type of Position: Full Time Position
Appointment Type: 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year: 12

Physical Demands of Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Proposed Date of Hire: 05/10/2027
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration: N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.

ABD Description

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

Posting Date: 10/28/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 01/11/2027
Search Chair Name: Jeff Holcomb
Search Chair Email: holcombje@appstate.edu
Quick Link: https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56712
Posting Number: FA00621P

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
2. Curriculum Vitae