Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminology – University of North Carolina Wilmington

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminology – University of North Carolina Wilmington

• Institution: University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Sociology & Criminology, College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts

• Vacancy Number: 16F-798

• Position Number: 6192

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

• Primary Area: Criminology

• Teaching Load: Five courses per academic year

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: Main UNCW Campus, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

• Application Deadline: November 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of Sociology and Criminology at UNCW invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminology position beginning August 2027.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, maintain an active research agenda in their area of specialization, and contribute service to the department, college, university, and discipline. Applicants from all research and teaching areas within criminology are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate Criminology courses.

• Teach graduate-level courses.

• Maintain an active research programme.

• Produce scholarship within the candidate’s specialization.

• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and disciplinary service.

• Mentor students.

• Demonstrate potential for innovation and leadership in:

  • Teaching

  • Research

  • Service

• Contribute to the academic development of the Sociology and Criminology programme.

The position carries a teaching load of five courses per year.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in:

• Criminology

• Criminal Justice

• Sociology

• Closely related field

ABD candidates will be considered for the Assistant Professor rank, provided the Ph.D. is completed by August 1, 2027. If applying ABD, one listed reference must be the dissertation chair.

Associate Professor Consideration

Candidates may be considered for Associate Professor rank if they meet UNCW’s requirements for appointment at that level.

Preference at the Associate Professor level is given to candidates with:

• At least five years of professional teaching and research experience at another university.

• A record of achievement comparable to that expected for promotion to Associate Professor at UNCW.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have:

• Undergraduate teaching experience.

• Graduate teaching experience.

• Strong record or potential in research.

• Experience mentoring students.

• Capacity to contribute to programme and departmental leadership.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter addressed to the Chair of the Criminology Search Committee, discussing:

   • Research

   • Teaching

   • Mentoring

   • Engagement accomplishments

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. List of Three Professional References

At least three academic references are required. If the applicant is ABD, one reference must be the dissertation chair.

Additional materials may be requested from candidates invited to interview.

Application Process

• Vacancy Number: 16F-798

• Position Number: 6192

• Application Deadline: November 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

• Official Posting: https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40885

• Contact: Jennifer Itell, CHSSA Recruitment Specialist

• Email: itellj@uncw.edu

Incomplete applications will not meet the application requirements.

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