Tenure-Track Associate Professor in Criminal Justice

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Department: Government & Justice Studies - 250750

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice/Criminology or a related discipline is required, but ABDs will not be considered.
A J.D. is not sufficient for this position.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

The areas of expertise for the position are open to all subfields, but the preferred candidate will be ageneralist with experience teaching a variety of core courses in the discipline and have an appropriate record of scholarship.

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. Additional information about the University and surrounding area can be found at www.appstate.edu.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The teaching load is 3 courses per semester for faculty with an active research agenda.Teaching assignments will be predominantly in-person classes to serve Appalachian State's Boone Campus; however, opportunities for instruction at App State's Hickory campus or online instruction may be available depending on program need.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/01/2026

Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 03/16/2026

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53299

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