Tennessee Technological University
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Lecturer in Sociology – Criminology / Criminal Justice
TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY invites applicants for a Lecturer position in Criminology/Criminal Justice, to begin August 1, 2025.
The position is a full-time, renewable and promotable Lecturer in Sociology – Criminology/Criminal Justice. The candidate should hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in Sociology-Criminology/Criminal Justice or related field. Salary commensurate with experience.
The Lecturer is expected to teach both introductory and upper-division courses in the criminology and criminal justice concentration, compatible with departmental needs. Candidates would be expected to teach four (4) courses per standard semester. Teaching experience is preferred, and a willingness to teach online is desirable. Candidates are required to perform service to the department and university. The contract is on a 9-month basis.
Please visit our home page at https://www.tntech.edu/cas/sps for information about the department. All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.tntech.edu and electronically upload (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) pedagogical philosophy, (4) copies of transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and (6) email addresses and phone numbers for three professional references. References will be contacted to provide a reference letter at the time of application. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. Candidates selected for a campus interview must provide all available teaching evaluations for courses taught, if any.
Initial review of applications will begin December 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Clark Carlton, Search Committee Chair: ccarlton@tntech.edu.
Tennessee Tech University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, age (40 and over), status as a protected veteran, genetic information or any other category protected by federal or state law. Inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies are directed to equity@tntech.edu.