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Job description
The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke invites applications for a tenure trackAssistant 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
Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:
Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or Sociology (with a concentration in Criminal Justice or Criminology) required.ABDwith Ph.D. completed by date of appointment will be considered.
Management Preferences:
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.
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. UNCPembroke 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.UNCPembroke is aVEVRAAFederal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
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Worksite address
pembroke, NC, 28372, US
Who can apply
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