"Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology"

Job Details

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology invites applications for an Assistant Professor position beginning August 15, 2026. UNC Charlotte Applicant Site | Assistant Professor

Required qualifications. 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). 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.

The Department. The Department consists of fourteen tenure-track faculty members and four full-time lecturers. The B.A. (approximately 700 majors and 100 minors) and M.S. (30 graduate students) degrees are offered in Criminal Justice & Criminology and the Department contributes to the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Public Policy and the School of Data Science.

The College & University. As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 15 departments, 13 interdisciplinary programs, and 7 applied centers. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with extensive honors and early-entry options. The College plays a pivotal role in delivering on the university’s goals in the areas of research excellence, student success and experience, and community engagement. Through their scholarship and teaching, the College’s 350+ faculty members seek to deepen our understanding of complex problems and lead the university in interdisciplinary collaboration.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the second largest institution within the University of North Carolina system. This past Fall, UNC Charlotte enrolled 32,207 students and experienced record growth with its incoming first-year class and graduate programs. UNC Charlotte is also the fastest growing institution in the UNC System, comprising eight academic colleges offering 83 programs leading to Bachelor’s degrees, 64 Master’s degrees, and 25 Doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,747 passionate and committed faculty and staff members and more than 185,000 living alumni.

Application. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. For more information, regarding the position, and to apply electronically go to UNC Charlotte Applicant Site | Assistant Professor (position number #007451). Please attach the following documents with your electronic submission:

1. A cover letter that addresses the job requirements including the 3 (three) required qualifications identified above. The cover letter should not exceed three pages.
2. A current and complete curriculum vita.
3. Names and contact information for at least three references. Candidates selected for the long short list will be asked to provide three reference letters.

Finalists who are invited for interviews will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for UNC Charlotte students, and how their educational approach helps increase the engagement and success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university. The candidate selected for this position will be required to submit their official transcripts of their highest degree upon hire.

For additional information, please contact Shelley Johnson (slistwan@charlotte.edu). Review of applications will begin on December 5, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to Criminal Background Check and will be required to submit their official transcripts of their highest degree upon hire.

Hiring is subject to budget availability.