Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 17 days ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
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Position Information


Job Title Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor
Position Number 600180
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH Criminal Justice Criminology
Department Homepage https://criminal-justice.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DEPT OF
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor
Working Title Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology offers a MS degree, two graduate certificates, BS degree, an accelerated BS/MS degree, and four minors – criminal justice, criminal law and legal process, criminology, and forensic science. We currently have ten tenure-line faculty and six full-time instructors with research and teaching expertise in criminal justice, criminology, and law. The Department has the third largest number of majors in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences. It provides students a comprehensive educational experience, including exemplary academics and numerous extra-curricular opportunities. The graduate program is consistently recognized as an exemplar in online education by the US News & World Report, and has been ranked the number one program in North Carolina for several years. Department members collaborate regularly with colleagues in the college and broader university, including those in the Departments of Anthropology, Chemistry, Political Science, and Social Work. To promote the University’s diversity goal, the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology strongly encourages applicants from women, minorities, and historically underrepresented groups. Additionally, we seek colleagues who will thrive in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, who seek to promote regional economic transformation and to serve eastern North Carolina’s diverse populations through teaching, research, and engagement, and who can contribute to the department’s mission to educate the next generation of criminal justice leaders. More information can be found at https://criminal-justice.ecu.edu/ .
East Carolina University (ECU, https://www.ecu.edu ), a member of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System, is committed to being a national model for student success, regional transformation, and public service. Through education, research, health care, community engagement, cultural enrichment and more, ECU enhances the quality of life for our students, our state, and our world, and is launching an exciting strategic plan for 2023-2028, Future Focused – Innovation Driven. ECU enrolls around 28,000 students annually, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate or professional degrees. ECU is classified as an R2-Doctoral/Research Intensive University and is located in Greenville, NC. ECU is a national leader in delivering high-quality and affordable online education, appearing in Newsweek America’s Top Online Colleges in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Our university is also consistently recognized by other agencies and organizations as a military-friendly university and a great place for veterans to earn their degrees.
The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences (https://thcas.ecu.edu/ ) is home to sixteen academic departments, several interdisciplinary research centers, and several inter- and multi-disciplinary programs. The College is committed to enriching the lives of students, faculty, and staff by providing a diverse academic community where the exchange of ideas, knowledge and perspectives is an active part of living and learning.
Project Kitty Hawk (PKH; https://www.northcarolina.edu/project-kitty-hawk/ ) is a nonprofit ed-tech startup partnering with UNC System universities to address the needs of working adult learners. By more explicitly focusing on the working adult learner population, existing programs powered by PKH will address the gaps in educational opportunities faced by working adult learners in North Carolina.
Job Duties
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology invites applications for a non-tenure track 12-month fixed-term position as a Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, or Teaching Professor to begin July 1, 2024. This 1.0 FTE appointment will carry a five-course teaching load over the five 8-week block terms each academic year (0.5 of assignment) and coordinate the online BS in Criminal Justice program (0.5 of assignment). Initialappointment is for up to three years, with the possibility of subsequent appointments.
The Program Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the success of one of ECU’s four PKH-powered online degree programs and lead its administration under the supervision of the chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. This position demands skillful coordination among faculty and key University stakeholders and a comprehensive institutional perspective to ensure adherence to internal governance. The Program Coordinator will maintain close collaboration with PKH, instructional design teams, faculty members, and relevant committees involved in curriculum and assessment to harmonize course design and development procedures and facilitate decisions that prioritize student, program, and faculty success while upholding quality and integrity. The position requires teaching undergraduate courses, administration of the online BSCJ program, and service to the department, university, and profession. There are no research responsibilities associated with this position.
Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience
For Teaching Instructor, a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, including Criminology or Justice Administration, with a minimum of 18 graduate-level semester hours in the criminal justice teaching field is required.
For Senior Teaching Instructor, a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, including Criminology or Justice Administration, with a minimum of 18 graduate-level semester hours in the criminal justice teaching field is required. Candidates at the Senior Teaching Instructor title should have a strong record of teaching in a university environment (face-to-face and online education) for at least five years.
For Master Teaching Instructor, a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, including Criminology or Justice Administration, with a minimum of 18 graduate-level semester hours in the criminal justice teaching field is required. Candidates at the Master Teaching Instructor title should have a strong record of teaching in a university environment (face-to-face and online education) for at least eleven years.
For Teaching Assistant Professor, a PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field such as Justice Administration, is required. An EdD is not an appropriate credential for this position.
For Teaching Associate Professor, a PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field such as Justice Administration, is required. An EdD is not an appropriate credential for this position. Candidates at the Teaching Associate Professor rank should have a strong record of teaching in a university environment (face-to-face and online education) for at least five years.
For Teaching Professor, a PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field such as Justice Administration, is required. An EdD is not an appropriate credential for this position. Candidates at the Teaching Associate Professor rank should have a strong record of teaching in a university environment (face-to-face and online education) for at least eleven years.
A JD alone at any rank is not a sufficient academic credential for this position.
Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
We seek candidates with administrative experience coordinating higher education programming in criminal justice and criminology. Candidates should demonstrate the potential for or demonstrated record of effective teaching at the undergraduate level, community engagement, and service to the university, community, and profession.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants should submit an online candidate profile, cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, statement on administrative experience, and contact information for three current references at www.jobs.ecu.edu using position number 600180. The teaching and administrative experience statements should not exceed four pages combined. Official transcripts and letters of reference are required upon employment.  Under the Flexible Work Arrangement policy, this position may be eligible for either in-person or up to fully remote work.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Mark Jones, Professor and Search Committee Chair, [email protected] .
Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 03/12/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins 03/26/2024
Rank Level Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/69414
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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