"Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice"

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Department of Criminal Justice at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University seeks a full-time non-tenure track lecturer, to teach in-person and online courses. This person teaches four courses per semester. Classes will be assigned as needed by the Department Chair. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, student groups and academic advising and career mentoring, serving on departmental/college and university committees (i.e., representing the department at New Student Orientations).

This is a full-time, 9-month Lecturer / Teaching Assistant Professor. The faculty rank will be based on the selected candidate’s credentials and education.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Criminal Justice is housed within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice with a Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation, a Master of Science and a Ph.D. with four areas of specialization, Digital Forensics, Investigative Science, Social Justice, and Research Methods. The Department has over 550 majors.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS is an academic unit that reports to the Office of the Provost/Division of Academic Affairs and enrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 160 full-time faculty members.

With an award-winning faculty, intensive research programs, and community-focused initiatives, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation’s largest historically black university with an enrollment of over 15,000 students. NC A&T is an 1890 land-grant, doctoral higher research institution and one of 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System. NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade. The university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), business, and the arts and humanities. NC A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master, and doctoral levels.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree with professional experience in the discipline for an appointment as a Lecturer.
PhD with professional experience in the discipline for an appointment at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

At least five years of teaching and professional experience is preferred with proven skills in the discipline.

Position Information

• Working Title: Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice
• Position Number: 000784
• Recruitment Salary Range: commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time
• Tenure Track: No
• FTE: 40 hours/week, 9 months
• Organizational Division: Criminal Justice
• Organizational Location: College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
• Organizational Unit: Criminal Justice

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: EPA2972
• Open Date: 01/30/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Date Position Available: August 2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Required Documents: Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy, Letter of Interest, Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts, Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts

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