"Lecturer - Criminology"

Lecturer - Criminology

College: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321 College
Dept/School: Sociology & Criminology - 32450
Vacancy Number: 16F-768
Position Number: 6286
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 seeks to hire a lecturer in criminology starting August 2026.
This is a nine-month non-tenure track position that carries a teaching load of four courses per semester. The position may include the opportunity for additional summer school teaching. While some asynchronous online instruction will be expected, instructors must be available to teach on-campus courses in Wilmington.
This is a fixed-term, one-year position that is renewable, contingent upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding. The university provides opportunities for promotion to higher non-tenure track ranks for eligible instructors.
The successful candidate should have the potential for innovation and leadership in both teaching and service. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, directing undergraduate student research as needed, providing service to the Department of Sociology and Criminology, and keeping up with new and developing knowledge and issues in the field. We are seeking to hire an individual who complements our existing strengths, specifically our department's commitment to public and applied criminology.
The Department of Sociology and Criminology is committed to increasing knowledge of human societies from a broad diversity of perspectives and experiences, and believe 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Applicants must hold a Master's in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, or a closely related field at time of application.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Preference will be given to candidates with

• Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, or a closely related field at time of application
• Experience teaching online and face-to-face introductory and upper-level courses in criminology and sociology, particularly in the area of law and society
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and fostering student learning
• Potential for innovation and leadership in both teaching and service

Required Certifications or Licensure: N/A

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 below and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents including:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application that includes a statement describing teaching experience and interests addressed to Search Committee Chair
• Curriculum Vita
• Teaching Evaluation: Evidence of teaching effectiveness to include quantitative student course evaluations, and can also include peer observations and/or qualitative student course evaluations. Please upload as one document under Teaching Evaluation 1.
• List of 3 Professional References
• Other: If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.

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 position or the online application process to Stephanie Laughter at laughters@uncw.edu.

Job Posting Date: 01/23/2026
Job Close Date: 2/26/2026
To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38405