Non-Tenure Track Faculty in Criminal Justice

Position Title

Non-Tenure Track Faculty in Criminal Justice

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Provide Rank

Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor

Position Number

0A0591

VISA Sponsorship?

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.

Department

Government & Justice Studies - 250750

Working Location (City, State)

Boone, North Carolina

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice
• Extensive online teaching and/or professional experience will be considered

Areas of Interest and Preferred Qualifications (No Minimum Level Required)

A Doctoral degree in Criminal Justice or a related field is preferred The area of teaching expertise is open, but a strong preference is for candidates with experience supervising student practicum and internship experiences in either a professional or academic capacity. The ideal candidate will have professional experience in a justice-related field, preferably in the southern region, and an interest in supporting student practicums and internships through virtual outreach and supervision. Competitive applicants will have extensive online teaching experience and evidence of the organizational and technical skills necessary to support students in an online degree program.

Description of the Department or Unit

The Department of Government and Justice Studies (GJS) is home to over 1,000 undergraduate majors in criminal justice and political science and over 60 graduate students in political science and public administration. It has more than 30 full-time faculty who are at the forefront of their diverse 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. Additional information about the University and surrounding area can be found at www.appstate.edu.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is a remote, non-tenure-track teaching position in the undergraduate degree program in Criminal Justice. The position carries a 4/4/2 teaching load: four courses in the fall, four in the spring, and two during the summer session. Coordinating and supervising internships and practicums will count towards some of the teaching load.

Type of Position

Full Time Position

Appointment Type

1.0

Number Of Months Per Year

12

Physical Demands of Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Proposed Date of Hire

05/10/2027

Suggested Salary Range

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ABD Consideration

N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.

ABD Description

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year. No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide: 1) Cover Letter 2) Curriculum Vitae

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

Posting Date

10/28/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins

01/11/2027

Search Chair Name

Jeff Holcomb

Search Chair Email

[email protected]

Quick Link

https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56712

Posting Number

FA00621P

Master's degree in Criminal Justice required; extensive online teaching or professional experience considered; must be eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• teaching courses
• supervising internships
• supporting students

Job Details

• Category: Education services
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Boone, North Carolina, United States
• Languages: English

About Appalachian State University

A public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in government and justice studies. — Industry: Education

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