Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminology

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminology External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40885 College College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321 College Dept/School Sociology & Criminology - 32450 Vacancy Number 16F-798 Position Number 6192 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminology position to begin August 2027.

The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in the program's curriculum. This position carries a teaching load of five courses per year while maintaining an active research agenda in the candidate's specialization area. Faculty members are expected to be actively engaged in research and to provide service to the department, college, university, and discipline. The successful candidate will have the potential for innovation and leadership in teaching, research and service.

The Department of Sociology and Criminology is committed to increasing knowledge of human societies from a broad diversity of perspectives and experiences and believes that our students, our faculty, and our curricula are essential elements in that vision. We are seeking a colleague who shares that commitment and is interested in being an integral part of the department.

Applicants with all research and teaching focuses in criminology, broadly defined, are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with significant professional experience (teaching and research) at another university will be considered for Associate Professor rank.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, or a closely related field

• Please note: ABD applicants will be considered (for rank of assistant professor only); however, PhD must be confirmed by August 1, 2027 to be eligible for employment, and one of the references included in application must be dissertation chair.

• For consideration at the rank of Associate Professor, the candidate must meet UNCW's requirements for the rank.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate level
• For the rank of Associate Professor, it is preferred candidates have at least five years of professional experience in teaching and research at another university and a record of achievement comparable to that expected for advancement to the rank of Associate Professor at UNCW.

Required Certifications or Licensure Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Sociology and Criminology (www.uncw.edu/soccrm) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington has 28 full-time faculty members, over 400 undergraduate majors, and offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in sociology and criminology (general and public/applied), including an online bachelor's degree in criminology, and a Master of Arts in sociology and criminology.

College/School Information

The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) is home to 14 academic departments and offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs including the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Public Administration as well as combined bachelor's/master's degree programs in Spanish and English. The CHSSA also houses the Gender Studies and Research Center and the Academic Resource Center, which offers full-service, professional advising for all CHSSA undergraduate students.

In addition, the CHSSA offers a full complement of interdisciplinary minors and post baccalaureate certificates including: Africana studies, American studies, Asian studies, classical studies, conflict management and resolution, emergency and disaster management, forensic science, Hispanic studies, journalism, Latin American studies, medical humanities, Middle East and Islamic studies, Native American studies, professional writing and publishing, science and medical writing, and women's, gender, and sexuality studies.

The CHSSA contributes significantly to the curriculum that comprises UNCW's University Studies Program, through which all undergraduates gain a foundation in the liberal arts and develop the transferable skills essential for life in the twenty-first century. The CHSSA strives in its undergraduate programs and in its University Study offerings to nurture creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and academic integrity in students while providing them with a solid foundation of knowledge in their chosen fields. Graduate programs in the CHSSA are designed to develop intellectual competence and to prepare the student for careers in business, industry, government, teaching or for further study at the doctoral level.

Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. Each of the CHSSA's departments requires an applied learning experience as a part of the curriculum for its undergraduate majors. Examples include faculty-directed research, internships, service learning, and capstone courses and projects, all of which challenge students to integrate various strands of knowledge and to apply that knowledge to broader, real-world or real disciplinary situations.

Upon completion of their studies, all CHSSA students will have the necessary preparation for rewarding careers, advanced study, effective citizenship, and meaningful lives. The College of Humanities, Social Science, and the Arts offers limitless opportunities to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research and service while also making a positive societal impact. Come and join our vibrant academic environment that values discovery, innovation, and creativity.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on the posting closing date. To apply, please complete the online application available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents:

• Cover Letter addressed to Chair, Criminology Search Committee and discussing research, teaching, mentoring, and engagement accomplishments
• Curriculum Vita
• List of 3 Professional References Please include names and contact information for at least three academic references (contact info for three of these should also be input into reference section of application)

Additional materials may be requested from applicants invited to interview for the position.

Please note that a minimum of three references are required for all applications. The reference contact information you provide may be used to request reference letters during the screening process.if ABD at time of application, one of the references included in application must be Dissertation Chair.

Letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.

Questions about the position or the online application process should be directed to CHSSA Recruitment Specialist Jennifer Itell @ itellj@uncw.edu.

Position Type Permanent Job Posting Date 09/30/2026 Job Close Date 11/02/2026

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vita
• List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

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