Full-time Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor

position has an initial appointment of three years with the possibility of continued reappointments depending upon job performance. The workload of a Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor primarily involves teaching undergraduate students (usually four course sections per semester, some of which will be online), but also includes service to the department, college, university, and/or community. This position will assist in the delivery of the Department’s newly launched 100% online undergraduate degree program in Criminal Justice.

There are four required qualifications for the position: (1) a Master’s or Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology (or a related discipline) or a J.D. at the time of appointment, (2) experience in teaching undergraduate courses across the discipline of Criminal Justice/Criminology at a two-year or four-year college, (3) experience or extensive training in teaching online courses at a two-year or four-year college, and (4) evidence of (or the potential for) teaching excellence. Prior experience teaching courses related to police, courts, corrections, data analytics and/or the responsible use and impact of artificial intelligence in criminal justice is preferred.

The Department. The Department consists of fifteen tenure-track faculty members and four full-time lecturers/teaching professors. The B.A. in Criminal Justice (approximately 680 majors) is offered in-person as well as online. The Department also offers minors in Criminal Justice and in Crime Analytics (approximately 150 students combined), as well as an M.S. in Criminal Justice (approximately 35 graduate students). Additionally, the Department contributes coursework to the undergraduate minor in Legal Studies, the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Public Policy, and to the School of Data Science.

The College. As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 14 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. UNC Charlotte is an R-1 university, and the only research university in North Carolina’s largest metropolitan area. As the second-largest institution in the UNC System, we transform lives, communities, and industries through accessible and affordable education, offering exemplary bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional programs. Our commitment to scholarship, innovation, and service drives our contributions to the ever-evolving needs of society. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on real-world applications, we prepare our graduates to excel in their careers and lead with purpose and integrity in a rapidly changing world. 

Application. Only electronic submissions on the Charlotte website will be accepted. For more information, regarding the position, and to apply electronically, go to https://jobs.charlotte.edu (position #003071) or UNC Charlotte Applicant Site | Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor. Please include the following documents with your electronic submission:

1. A cover letter (not to exceed three pages) that addresses your interest in the position, and in teaching in a Distance Education program. Additionally, your cover letter must address each of the four required criteria listed previously. Letters that do not address the four required criteria will not be considered complete.
2. Documentation of excellence in teaching.
3. Please provide course syllabi and student evaluations for your most recent two years of teaching where available. In lieu of (or in addition to) student evaluations, peer evaluations and/or annual performance reviews of teaching by a supervisor may be submitted as documentation. These and any other indices of teaching excellence (e.g., teaching awards, recognitions, etc.,) should be discussed in the cover letter. Applicants without student evaluations or other documentation should discuss their potential for teaching excellence in their cover letter.
4. A current and complete curriculum vita.
5. Names and contact information for at least three references. 

Candidates selected for the initial round of Zoom interviews will be asked to provide three reference letters. Finalists who are invited for an on-campus interview will be asked to conduct a classroom teaching demonstration, and to separately discuss/demonstrate their approach to online teaching. Finalists will also 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 chosen for this position will be required to submit their official transcripts of their highest degree upon hire, and will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Lyn Exum (Lexum@charlotte.edu), Chair of the Search Committee. Review of applications will begin on October 28, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

 Hiring is subject to budget availability.