Assistant Teaching Professor

Position Information

General Information Position Number 003071 Working Title Assistant Teaching Professor Classification Title 9-Mo Non-Tenure Track Faculty College College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col) Department Criminal Justice and Criminology Position Designation Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per year 9 Primary Purpose of Department The Department. The Department consists of fifteen tenure-track faculty members and three full-time lecturers and/or teaching professors. The B.A. (approximately 670 majors and 125 minors) and M.S. (approximately 25 graduate students) degrees are offered in Criminal Justice & Criminology, and the Department contributes to the undergraduate minor in Legal Studies, the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Public Policy, and to the School of Data Science.

The College and 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.

Vacancy Open to All Candidates Description of Work

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Non-Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate teaching goals.

Teaching – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, and grading student work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a full-time, on-campus position as a Lecturer or Teaching Professor. The rank is open to Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor, and is dependent upon highest degree earned and experience/qualifications. The start date is August 10, 2026. This is a non-tenure track position. The position has an initial appointment of three years with the possibility of continued reappointments depending upon performance. The workload of a lecturer/teaching professor primarily involves teaching (typically four courses per semester, some of which may be online), but also includes some service to the department, college, university, and/or community. Minimum Experience/Education

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience There are four required qualifications: (1) a Master’s or Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a related discipline or a J.D. at the time of appointment, (2) experience or interest/training in teaching introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in general areas across the discipline of Criminal Justice & Criminology, (3) experience or interest/training in teaching online, and (4) evidence of, or the potential for, excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior teaching experience, especially online teaching experience, is preferred. Necessary Licenses/Certifications Special Notes to Applicants Only electronic submissions will be accepted. For more information, regarding the position, and to apply electronically, go to https://jobs.charlotte.edu (position number 003071. Please attach the following documents with your electronic submission:

• A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s interest and experience, including how they meet the four required qualifications listed above. The cover letter should not exceed three pages.
• If available, documentation of excellence in teaching, or the potential thereof (e.g., copies of student evaluations, peer evaluations, teaching awards/recognitions, etc.,).
• A current and complete curriculum vita.
• 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. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to Criminal Background Check.

For additional information, please contact Lyn Exum (Lexum@charlotte.edu). Review of applications will begin on April 7, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applications, students, or employees based on any protected status.

Hiring is subject to budget availability.

Job Open Date 03/20/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Date Review of Applications will Begin 04/07/2026