Lecturer in Criminology
Troy University
Posted on Apr 9, 2026
Posting Details
Position Information
| Posting Number | F1027P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Lecturer in Criminology |
| Position Type | Faculty |
| Department | School of Social Sciences – Sociology - Troy |
| Division | College of Education and Behavioral Sciences |
| Campus | Troy |
| Faculty Rank | Lecturer |
| If Faculty position | 10 Month |
| Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track? | Non-Tenure Track |
| Work Status | Full-Time (FT) |
| Temporary | No |
| Location | Troy - T01 |
| Job Summary | The Department of Anthropology, Sociology, and Criminology at Troy University seeks to hire a Lecturer to teach in our Criminal Justice and Legal Studies programs. The position is a 10-month appointment. |
| In Class Teaching Percentage | |
| Online Teaching Percentage | |
| Minimum Qualifications | PhD (or ABD near graduation) in criminal justice, criminology, or closely related field |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | No |
| Work Hours | To be determined |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | NA |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | No |
| Posting Date | 09/09/2025 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Academic Term Position Will Begin | Spring 2026 |
| Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/45463 |
Reference Letters
Reference Letters
| Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference | |
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| Applicant Special Instructions | Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu. |
Supplemental Questions
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- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
- Chronicle of Higher Education
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- Please specify:
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have a Ph.D. (or ABD near graduation) in criminology, criminal justice or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Teaching Philosophy
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3
- Other Document