| Location | Pembroke, NC |
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Position Information
Division Academic Affairs Department Sociology & Criminal Jus. Working Title Assistant Professor of Sociology - 811 Vacancy Type Tenure Track Faculty Min T/E Requirements
Ph.D. in Sociology required. ABD with Ph.D. completed by date of appointment will be considered.
FTE 1 Recruitment Range Commensurate Upon Education and Experience Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate Upon Education and Experience Position # 811 FLSA Status Exempt Months per year 9 Is this a grant funded position? No If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.(if applicable)
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Primary Purpose of Organization Unit
Teaching, advising, service, scholarship, and research.
Primary Purpose of Position
Teaching, service, scholarship, and research.
Job Description
The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Sociology position to begin in the fall of 2027.
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is one of the seventeen member institutions in the University of North Carolina system. The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice is growing in size and offers numerous opportunities for creative teaching, including on-line courses, as well as advancement of scholarship.
Position Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Applicant Instructions: Please attach cover letter of interest, CV and list of at least three professional references with contact information including phone number and email address.
Management Preference
Ability to teach undergraduate Social Statistics, Social Research, and Social Inequalities.
Prior experience teaching in higher education both face to face and online. Prefer an individual capable and willing to teach sociology classes, especially social statistics, social research, social inequalities, and possibly medical sociology classes.
Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation
Posting Information
Job Opening Date 08/04/2026 Job Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Category Faculty Posting Number EPA01161 Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13580 Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
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