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

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University invites applications for a non-tenure track, 9-month fixed-term teaching position in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, on the Greenville, NC campus. The role supports the BS in Criminal Justice and Criminology with four courses per semester, teaching core and elective classes, including criminology emphasis.

Candidates may hold a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours; higher ranks require more teaching experience and a PhD in CJ/Criminology for senior

Qualifications

• For Teaching Instructor ranks: Master's degree with 18 graduate-level hours in CJ teaching.
• For Senior Master ranks: evidence of strong teaching record in university settings.
• PhD required for Teaching Professor ranks; EdD not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, face-to-face undergraduate instruction in the BS CJ/Criminology degree program.
• Regularly teach both core and elective courses; focus on criminology as needed.
• Meet a 4-course-per-semester load (eight per academic year) with potential for renewal.

Skills

Teaching experience

Face-to-face instruction

Online teaching

Education

Master's degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology

PhD in Criminal Justice/Criminology

Job description

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

Position Number: 935564

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Qualifications

Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)

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 Statute or Regulation

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

We are interested in candidates with experience teaching criminology in higher education.

Eligibility and Employment Conditions

The position is contingent upon available funding. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair, Chad Jordan, at [e-mail].

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled: Yes

Initial Screening Begins: 11/09/2026