University of North Carolina Wilmington
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Criminology
The Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Criminology to begin August 2018. ABD’s will be considered; a PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice or Sociology in hand by the time of appointment and a demonstrated commitment to teaching and research are required. We are seeking to hire a generalist in criminology who complements our existing strengths. Preference may be given to candidates with teaching and research interests in policing. Applicants should show evidence of a strong, independent research program, a commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds, and excellence in teaching. There is an expectation for teaching in our graduate program, as well as contributing to our core undergraduate curriculum.Interest or experience in online teaching is also desirable. The typical teaching load for research-active faculty is three courses per semester; information about the department can be found at
To apply, please complete the online application process available at #6920).Priority review of applications will begin November 22; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Under North Carolina law, applications and related materials are confidential personnel documents and not subject to public release.
The Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington has 21 full-time faculty members, roughly 350 undergraduate majors, and offers bachelor’s degrees in sociology and criminology (general and public), and an MA in Sociology and Criminology. The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. A public institution with over 16,000 students, the university is known for its superb faculty and staff and powerful academic experience.
UNCW actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified persons from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.