Teaching Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

About the role

The University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking a Teaching Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to join the Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Women's and Gender Studies on a full‑time basis. The campus, located in Spartanburg, SC between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I‑85 corridor, is a comprehensive public university with over 5,000 students, approximately 800 full‑ and part‑time faculty and staff, and is ranked No. 2 among Top Public Regional Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. The institution offers 50 degree programs and serves a diverse student body representing more than 25 countries.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4‑4 course load (Assistant Professor) or a 5‑5 load (Teaching Assistant Professor) that includes Introduction to Criminal Justice, Research Methods, lower‑ and upper‑level undergraduate courses, and graduate courses in Advanced Research Methods and special topics.
• Deliver instruction in person, online asynchronously, and in hybrid formats.
• Maintain an active research agenda and/or engage in service to the department, college, and university.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a closely‑related field is required by the start date (August 16, 2027); ABD candidates with a completion date by August 15, 2027 are welcome to apply.
• Successful completion of a background check is required.
• This is a 9‑month, tenure‑track position (Assistant Professor) or non