Position Details
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Sociology & Criminal Jus.
Working Title: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice - 3505
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 #: 3505
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 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:
The successful candidate will:
- Teach undergraduate Sociology and Criminal Justice courses, both online and in the classroom. Courses can include Introduction to Sociology, Introduction to Criminal Justice, and Criminology, and possibly Social Statistics and Social Research. There will also be opportunities to teach upper level and graduate level courses.
- 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
Applicant Instructions: Please attach a cover letter of interest, CV, and a list of at last three professional references with phone and email information.
Management Preference: Ability to teach undergraduate Social Statistics. Prior experience teaching in higher education both face to face and online. Prefer an individual capable and willing to teach both sociology and criminal justice courses. Teaching experience in both online and face to face environments preferred.
Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation:
Posting Information
Job Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Job Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Posting Category: Faculty
Posting Number: EPA01163
Special Instructions to Applicants
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.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- C V/Resume
- Cover Letter
- Other Document
Optional Documents
- Other Document 2
