The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology offers a MS degree, three graduate certificates, a BS degree, an accelerated BS/MS degree, and four minors - criminal justice, criminal law and legal process, criminology, and forensic science for crime scenes. We currently have 11 tenure-line faculty and seven 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.

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 has launched 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. Located in Greenville, NC, ECU is classified as an R1Doctoral University and is a national leader in delivering high-quality and affordable online education, appearing in Newsweek Americas 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 an academic community where the exchange of ideas, knowledge and perspectives is an active part of living and learning.

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The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology 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 to begin in August 2026. This 1.0 FTE appointment will carry an 8-course teaching load over the four regular semester 8-week block terms each academic year (two each in Fall 2026 Block 1, Fall 2026 Block 2, Spring 2027 Block 1, and Spring 2027 Block 2). Initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of subsequent appointment. There are no research responsibilities associated with this position.

This position is contingent upon available funding.

For Teaching Instructor, a Masters 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 Masters 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 Masters 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 title 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 title 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.

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We are interested in candidates with expertise in online instruction and experience teaching in higher education.

Applicants should submit an online candidate profile, cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and contact information for three current references at www.jobs.ecu.edu using position number 600219. The cover letter should describe their interests and qualifications for the position and how the applicant would contribute to fostering an academic and employment culture that values a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds within the East Carolina University community. The teaching statement should describe how the candidates teaching philosophy and practices create a supportive learning environment, mentorship, and guidance for students. The cover letter and teaching statement should not exceed four pages combined.

Letters of reference will be required for applicants invited for an interview. Official transcripts are required upon employment.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Mr. Chris Harrison, Teaching Instructor and Search Committee Chair, harrisonchr24@ecu.edu.