Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice
- Appalachian State University
- Boone, NC, USA
- May 10, 2025
Job Description
Tenure-Track Assistant 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 at the time of appointment.
ABDs will 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, but an identified area of need is Policing/Law Enforcement and related issues.
License/Certification Required
N/A
Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Government and Justice Studies (GJS) is home to over 800 undergraduate students, and over 70 graduate students. We have 30 full-time tenure-track faculty who range in 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The teaching load is 3 courses per semester for faculty with an active research agenda. Teaching assignments will be predominantly face-to-face 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: 08/17/2026
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 09/20/2025
To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/50854
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
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Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System. Appalachian enrolls nearly 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
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