Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice

Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice

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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. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type	EHRA

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 is a full-time, 9-month Lecturer / Teaching Assistant Professor. 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).
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. N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 15,275 students in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.     Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU ) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.
Minimum Requirements	Master’s degree with professional experience in the discipline for appointment as a lecturer. PhD with professional experience in the discipline for appointment as a 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.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Position Information

Working Title	Lecturer or 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
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division	Criminal Justice
Organizational Location	College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Organizational Unit	Criminal Justice

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	EPA3183
Open Date	09/14/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled	Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available	August 2027
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. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more; Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS ) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount and more This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
4. Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Teaching Philosophy
3. Letter of Reference 1
4. Letter of Reference 2
5. Letter of Reference 3
6. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
7. Other Document
8. Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts
9. Other Degree - Copy of transcripts

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