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

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University invites applications for a non-tenure track, 9-month fixed-term teaching position at multiple ranks in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. The role is based on ECU's main campus in Greenville, NC, with responsibility for undergraduate instruction in the BS Criminal Justice and Criminology program.

Expected workload is four courses per semester (eight per academic year), with potential for subsequent appointments and salary commensurate with qualifications

Qualifications

• Non-tenure track, 9-month fixed-term teaching position across multiple ranks.
• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality undergraduate instruction in the BS Criminal Justice and Criminology program.
• Teach four courses per semester (eight per academic year) with potential for additional appointment.

Education

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Justice Administration

PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field

Job description

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

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

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

Position Information

Job Title

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

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

Working Title

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

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0

Full Time or Part Time

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.

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)

Position Type

Position Type Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category

Job Category Faculty (Teaching)

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/26/2026

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.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADABA ) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA [e-mail] .

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.

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