"Non-Tenure Track Teaching Position in Criminal Justice"

Job Details

Non-Tenure Track Teaching Position in Criminal Justice

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Department: Government & Justice Studies - 250750

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have, at minimum, a Master's degree in Criminal Justice or related field. Applicants with a relevant terminal degree are encouraged to apply.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
The areas of expertise for the position are open to all subfields. Prior professional experience and teaching experience in different course delivery formats is desirable.

License/Certification Required

Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Government and Justice Studies (GJS) is home to over 900 undergraduate majors in criminal justice and political science and over 60 graduate students in political science and public administration. It has more than 30 full-time faculty who are at the forefront of their diverse areas of expertise and are amongst the most honored teachers at Appalachian State University. Additional information about the Department of Government and Justice Studies can be found at http://gjs.appstate.edu. Information about the University and surrounding area can be found at www.appstate.edu and information about the Hickory campus can be found at https://www.appstate.edu/hickory/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The teaching load is 4 courses per semester. The primary teaching assignments will be in-person classes at our Hickory campus with additional courses in our online program. To be considered, applicants must be available to teach in-person classes during normal business hours at the Hickory campus.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/03/2026
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 03/02/2026