Non-Tenure Track Teaching Criminal Justice

Non-Tenure Track Teaching Position in Criminal Justice

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Position Title – Non-Tenure Track Teaching Position in Criminal Justice
Tenure Status – Non-Tenure Track
Rank – Lecturer
Position Number – 018361
VISA Sponsorship – VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department – Government & Justice Studies – 250750
Working Location – Boone, NC

Minimum Qualifications
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Applicants must have, at minimum, a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field. Applicants with a relevant terminal degree are also encouraged to apply. Prior professional experience and teaching experience in different course delivery formats is desirable.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required):
The areas of expertise for the position are open, but an identified area of need is policing/law enforcement.
License/Certification Required
: (None specified)

The Department of Government and Justice Studies (GJS) is home to over 900 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 among the most honored teachers at Appalachian State University.

Additional information about the Department of Government and Justice Studies can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).. Additional information about the University and surrounding area can be found at www.appstate.edu
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The teaching load is 4 courses per semester. Teaching assignments will be predominantly in-person courses to serve Appalachian State’s Boone Campus.

Full Time Position
Appointment Type – 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year – 9

(None specified)

Proposed Date of Hire – 08/03/2026
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 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.

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 – 02/16/2026
Closing Date – Open Until Filled
Evaluation of Applications Begins – 03/02/2026
Search Chair – Jeff Holcomb
Search Chair Email – holcombje
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Posting Number – FA00564P

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents