Assistant Professor Sociology and Criminal Justice

Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 8,200 in 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity and public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of community and belonging-–a place where faculty and staff feel supported, take pride in the university’s mission, and are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference in their communities.

Teach face to face and online introductory level, intermediate, and advanced courses in sociology, criminology, and criminal justice. Opportunities may be available to teach graduate courses in sociology and criminal justice. This position may require teaching and advising assignments at off-campus satellite programs.

Serve as faculty adviser to students. Perform administrative tasks as directed by the department chair.
Engage is scholarship including, but not limited to professional publications, conference presentations, and grant acquisition.

Engage with the campus community by participation if department and university-wide committees. Engage is community activities relevant to the local community and the region.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:  A Ph.D. in sociology supplemented by 18 graduate credit hours in criminology or criminal justice, or a Ph.D. in criminology or criminal justice, supplemented by 18 graduate credit hours of sociology.

Management Preferences:  Degree(s) in appropriate disciplines areas – Ph.D. in sociology supplemented by 18 graduate credit hours in criminology or criminal justice, or a Ph.D. in criminology or criminal justice, supplemented by 18 graduate credit hours of sociology. 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.

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.