What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Criminology position at Inside Higher Ed?
Classification Code:
UG74
Pay Grade:
0
Subject To Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines:
No
Subject To Credit Check:
No
Internal Title:
Assistant Professor of Criminology
Department:
Sociology
Position Type:
PFAC - Slotted Faculty
Full Or Part Time:
Full-Time
Basis:
9 mo.
Job Details:
The Coastal Carolina University Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Criminology, beginning Fall 2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a closely related field by the time of appointment. In addition to teaching general sociology courses, the successful candidate must be able to teach lower- and upper-level courses in Criminology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice, including courses in quantitative methods.The candidate should also have evidence of excellent teaching and scholarly productivity, experiential learning, and community/public engagement. Critical criminology scholars and those who are able to support a focus on social inequalities, particularly applicants with expertise in quantitative approaches to the study of crime and justice, are strongly encouraged to apply.The Department offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Sociology and Criminal Justice. We also support minors and concentrations in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Medicine and Health, Social Justice, and Sociology. This highly collaborative and active department encourages close-knit classroom experiences and promotes experiential learning that highlights faculty areas of expertise and research. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to student learning and inclusive pedagogy. The faculty and administrators in the Spadoni College, along with professional staff across the University, will provide meaningful support for the successful candidate’s teaching and scholarship as elements of their personal and professional career development. The Spadoni College administration encourages each faculty member to grow professionally and supports a healthy work-life integration.To apply, please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a copy of your graduate transcript, and contact information for three (3) professional references electronically at
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121220. A review of application materials will begin April 17, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,800 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law.
Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications:
PhD in Sociology, Criminology or related field.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Quantitative expertise. Extensive knowledge of quantitative methods and statistical software (SPSS).
Posting Number:
F00478P
Number Of Vacancies:
1
Desired Start Date:
08/16/2026
Job Open Date:
03/17/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Quicklink For Posting:
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121220
Job Duty:
Communicating to students after reviewing written exams and papers, evaluating artistic presentations, supervising independent study projects, supervising or teaching clinical internships or programs.
Job Duty:
Tracking and reporting absences during the designated period as directed by the Office of the Registrar. Calculating and assigning grades (midterm and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University Catalog.
Job Duty:
Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field, including the advancement of new theories and principles to improve educational effectiveness.
Job Duty:
Engages in University-related activities including committee assignments, meetings and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual. Posting and holding of office hours per College guidelines. Faculty members are expected to hold regular office hours in accordance with their discipline’s college guidelines.
Job Duty:
Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom and/or laboratory, preparation for each course and/or lab assigned, and preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus).
Job Duty:
Performs other duties as assigned.
UG74
Pay Grade:
0
Subject To Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines:
No
Subject To Credit Check:
No
Internal Title:
Assistant Professor of Criminology
Department:
Sociology
Position Type:
PFAC - Slotted Faculty
Full Or Part Time:
Full-Time
Basis:
9 mo.
Job Details:
The Coastal Carolina University Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Criminology, beginning Fall 2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a closely related field by the time of appointment. In addition to teaching general sociology courses, the successful candidate must be able to teach lower- and upper-level courses in Criminology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice, including courses in quantitative methods.The candidate should also have evidence of excellent teaching and scholarly productivity, experiential learning, and community/public engagement. Critical criminology scholars and those who are able to support a focus on social inequalities, particularly applicants with expertise in quantitative approaches to the study of crime and justice, are strongly encouraged to apply.The Department offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Sociology and Criminal Justice. We also support minors and concentrations in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Medicine and Health, Social Justice, and Sociology. This highly collaborative and active department encourages close-knit classroom experiences and promotes experiential learning that highlights faculty areas of expertise and research. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to student learning and inclusive pedagogy. The faculty and administrators in the Spadoni College, along with professional staff across the University, will provide meaningful support for the successful candidate’s teaching and scholarship as elements of their personal and professional career development. The Spadoni College administration encourages each faculty member to grow professionally and supports a healthy work-life integration.To apply, please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a copy of your graduate transcript, and contact information for three (3) professional references electronically at
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121220. A review of application materials will begin April 17, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,800 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law.
Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications:
PhD in Sociology, Criminology or related field.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Quantitative expertise. Extensive knowledge of quantitative methods and statistical software (SPSS).
Posting Number:
F00478P
Number Of Vacancies:
1
Desired Start Date:
08/16/2026
Job Open Date:
03/17/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Quicklink For Posting:
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121220
Job Duty:
Communicating to students after reviewing written exams and papers, evaluating artistic presentations, supervising independent study projects, supervising or teaching clinical internships or programs.
Job Duty:
Tracking and reporting absences during the designated period as directed by the Office of the Registrar. Calculating and assigning grades (midterm and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University Catalog.
Job Duty:
Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field, including the advancement of new theories and principles to improve educational effectiveness.
Job Duty:
Engages in University-related activities including committee assignments, meetings and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual. Posting and holding of office hours per College guidelines. Faculty members are expected to hold regular office hours in accordance with their discipline’s college guidelines.
Job Duty:
Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom and/or laboratory, preparation for each course and/or lab assigned, and preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus).
Job Duty:
Performs other duties as assigned.