University of North Carolina Wilmington
Assistant Professor of Criminology
University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Position Overview
The Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Criminology position to begin August 2026.
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. The position also includes the opportunity for additional summer school teaching.
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 diverse perspectives and experiences and believes that our students, faculty, and curricula are essential elements in that vision. We are seeking a colleague who shares this commitment and is interested in being an integral part of the department.
Responsibilities • Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses (minimum five courses per year).
• Maintain an active research agenda in a specialization area related to criminology.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and discipline.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, or a closely related field.
Please note:
Applicants who are ABD at the time of application will be considered; however, a doctoral degree must be confirmed by August 1, 2026 to be eligible for employment.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
Teaching and research specializations in comparative or global criminology or law and society.
Application Requirements Prior to the official appointment, the candidate(s) 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 11:59 PM EST on December 8, 2025, the posting closing date. To apply, please complete the online application process 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
Teaching Philosophy
Research Summary
including statement of your research interests.
List of 3 Professional References
including contact information.
**If ABD at time of application, one of the references must be Dissertation Chair.**
Please note that a minimum of three references is required for all applications. The references you provide may be used to request reference letters during the screening process. Applications without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.
Please direct questions concerning the search or regarding the online application process to soccrm@uncw.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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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. The position also includes the opportunity for additional summer school teaching.
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 diverse perspectives and experiences and believes that our students, faculty, and curricula are essential elements in that vision. We are seeking a colleague who shares this commitment and is interested in being an integral part of the department.
Responsibilities • Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses (minimum five courses per year).
• Maintain an active research agenda in a specialization area related to criminology.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and discipline.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, or a closely related field.
Please note:
Applicants who are ABD at the time of application will be considered; however, a doctoral degree must be confirmed by August 1, 2026 to be eligible for employment.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
Teaching and research specializations in comparative or global criminology or law and society.
Application Requirements Prior to the official appointment, the candidate(s) 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 11:59 PM EST on December 8, 2025, the posting closing date. To apply, please complete the online application process 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
Teaching Philosophy
Research Summary
including statement of your research interests.
List of 3 Professional References
including contact information.
**If ABD at time of application, one of the references must be Dissertation Chair.**
Please note that a minimum of three references is required for all applications. The references you provide may be used to request reference letters during the screening process. Applications without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.
Please direct questions concerning the search or regarding the online application process to soccrm@uncw.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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