"Assistant Professor"

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology invites applications for an Assistant Professor position beginning August 15, 2026. A Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, or a related discipline is required at the time of appointment. Other requirements include: (1) demonstrates potential for high quality research productivity, (2) experience or interest in grantsmanship, and (3) experience or interest in teaching courses related to the department's concentration in crime analytics, which can include the application of quantitative/qualitative research methods, data/crime analytics, and/or technology (e.g., data visualization, geographic information systems, crime analysis).

Minimum Experience / Education

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience

Strong candidates will have a methodological skill set that will broaden the department's existing strengths, either quantitatively or qualitatively. Additionally, candidates should be committed to high-quality teaching and mentoring of students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.

Posted: 31-Oct-25

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Categories: Academic/Faculty, Criminal Justice

Internal Number: 64795

Position Number: 007451

Department: College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 9