February 12, 2026
Please join us in congratulating OU PhD Candidate Tacey Shurtliff has accepted a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice/Sociology at Wingate University in Charlotte, North Carolina, beginning in Fall 2026. Tacey had an excellent academic job market, with over 11 interviews and multiple job offers. After carefully weighing her options, Tacey chose Wingate for its strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, research, and its support for faculty scholarship.
