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Position Number 13429 Functional Title Sociology, Criminology, and Justice Studies Tenure Track Assistant Professor Position Type Tenure Stream Position Eclass FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn University Information Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit A degree in sociology, criminology, and justice studies offers a broad liberal arts education, fostering skills in critical thinking, writing, and communication that are highly valued by both employers and graduate programs. This degree will also prepare you to understand social structures, change, and the dynamics of interpersonal and intergroup relationships in both small groups and the global context.

Studying sociology gives you a comprehensive understanding of the world.

Position Summary The Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Justice Studies (SCJ) at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2025. Areas of specialization are open within the fields of Criminology and Justice Studies, but the ability to teach data analysis is preferred. the successful candidate should hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in [Sociology, Criminology, or a related field] by August 1, 2025. Review of applications begins on March 3, 2025 and continues until the position is filled.
The UNCG SCJ department (https://soc.uncg.edu/) offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Sociology with an optional concentration in Criminology and Justice Studies at both levels. Candidates must have an active research agenda and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate student teaching. UNCG SCJ is among the leaders in research productivity among institutional peers and also subscribes to the teacher-scholar model. In Criminology and Justice studies, a variety of critical criminologies are practiced, including African American, Peacemaking, Intersectional, Convict, and Feminist. UNCG is categorized as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity, and prides itself on community engagement and being among the top R2’s in the country.

Applications are to be submitted through https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/ (position # 13429), and must include a cover letter, CV, and research and teaching statements. Questions about the search may be directed to Professor David Kauzlarich, search committee chair, at dakauzla@uncg.edu. Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Sociology, Criminology, or a related field by August 1, 2025. Preferred Qualifications Ability to teach data analysis. Tenure Status Tenure Track Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Competitive Org #-Department Sociology/Criminology/Justice - 12218 Job Open Date 02/10/2025 For Best Consideration Date 03/03/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent Time Limited Duration Number of Months per Year 9 FLSA ADA Checklist ADA Checklist

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Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - o, Hand Movement-Grasping - o, Holding - o, Finger Dexterity - o, Vision-Skilled Trades - o, Reading - c, Writing - c, Eye-hand coordination - o, Vision-Color Distinction - o, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - c, Vision-Visual inspection - c, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - o, Hearing - c, Talking - c, Standing - c, Sitting - c, Walking - o, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - r, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - r, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - r, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - r, Pushing/Pulling - r, Climbing-Stairs - o, Climbing-Ladders - r, Bending - r, Squatting - r, Crawling - r, Reaching - r Work Environment Inside - c, Outside - o Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References Teaching Philosophy Research Statement Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

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