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

hing Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Please see Special Instructions for more details. To apply, complete a candidate profile and submit the following items for position number 935564 at www.jobs.ecu.edu: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Statement of teaching philosophy Contact information for three current references The cover letter should describe the applicant’s interests and qualifications for the position. The teaching statement should describe the candidate’s teaching philosophy and practices, including how they create a supportive learning environment and provide mentorship and guidance for students. The cover letter and teaching statement should not exceed four pages combined.

Two-three letters of reference will be requested for applicants invited to interview via the PeopleAdmin7 applicant tracking system. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair, Chad Jordan, at [email protected]. This position is contingent upon available funding.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Posting Details Position Information Job Title Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor Position Number 935564 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 Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. Commensurate with Qualifications Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Faculty (Teaching) Job Category Faculty (Teaching) Be a Pirate!

Be a Pirate! East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output. Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina.

Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Organizational Unit Overview Academic Affairs , led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university’s colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU’s culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation.

The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences advances access, knowledge, and opportunity through high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, innovative research and creative activities, and meaningful community engagement, all grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. We equip our graduates to address complex challenges, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and lead fulfilling lives. The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates, and minors spanning criminal justice, criminology, law, and forensic science. Our faculty engage in research, teaching, and community partnerships addressing critical issues in crime, justice, public safety, and policy.

Through interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning, and strong connections with criminal justice agencies and practitioners, the department prepares students for careers in public service, the private sector, and advanced study while contributing to scholarship and practice. Job Duties The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at East Carolina University ( ECU ) invites applications for a non-tenure track, 9-month fixed-term position as a Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, or Teaching Professor, beginning August 2027. This 1.0 FTE position is based on ECU’s main campus in Greenville, NC, and will provide high-quality, face-to-face undergraduate instruction in the BS Criminal Justice and Criminology degree program. Instructional needs exist in all areas of the curriculum, and candidates can expect to regularly teach both core and elective courses.

There is a particular need for instruction in criminology. The expected course load is four courses per semester (eight per academic year), with the possibility of subsequent appointment. Minimum Education/Experience For Teaching Instructor, a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, 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, 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 rank 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, 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 rank 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 Professor rank should have a strong record of teaching in a university environment (face-to-face and online education) for at least ten 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 Stat