Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice

Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice - 3419

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Division Academic Affairs

Department Sociology & Criminal Jus.

Working Title Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice - 3419

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 # 3419

FLSA Status Exempt

Months per year 9

Is this a grant funded position? No

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit Teaching, service, scholarship, and research.

Primary Purpose of Position Teaching, service, scholarship, and research.

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Sociology and 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.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate Criminal Justice courses, both online and in the classroom. Courses can include Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, and possibly Social Statistics and Social Research. There will also be opportunities to teach upper level and graduate level courses, and possibly Sociology classes.
• 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

Ability to teach undergraduate Social Statistics Prefer an individual capable and willing to teach both sociology and criminal justice courses. Experience in online instruction at the University level preferred.

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