Assistant Professor

Classification Title

Assistant Professor

Working Title

Assistant Professor

Division

Academic Affairs

Department/Unit

Department of Social Sciences

Section

Criminal Justice

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Social Sciences is an academic unit in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences within the Division of Academic Affairs at Elizabeth City State University. The Department offers students the Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.

Description of Work

Multiple vacancies may be filled from this posting.

The primary purpose of the position is to teach courses in the Criminal Justice program, provide academic advisement, aid in the recruitment of students, contribute to curriculum design and modification, engage in research/scholarly activities and university service.

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position

Doctor of Philosophy is preferred in Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice, Criminology or closely related degree (ABD, MS, or MA degree candidates in preferred fields will be considered.) Possess at least 18 graduate credit hours in criminal justice. A minimum of one to three years of college level teaching experience preferred. A firm foundation teaching a range of criminology and criminal justice courses preferred.

Particularly desirable specialties or teaching interests include: policing, corrections, juvenile justice, crime scene investigations, social justice, statistics, and research methods; Collaboration with local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies.

Familiarity with the use of technology in teaching for classroom and online instruction.

Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, excellence in teaching criminology and/or criminal justice topics.

Evidence of, or potential for, research excellence in criminology or criminal justice, as shown by publications, research grants, works in progress, and/or presentations.

Possess effective communication skills.

Demonstrate a commitment to collegiality and diverse work environments when interacting with others within the university community.

Possess a commitment to excellence in student learning and be able to promote students’ ability to succeed in a multicultural global community.

Possess ability to write grants and/or conduct and publish research (tenure-track only).
 

Minimum Training and Experience

A Doctorate degree is required for the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. May hire at the rank of Lecturer with a master’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour credits in relevant field. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited university.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

 

Management Preferences

 

Position Recruitment Range

 

Position Category

Faculty

Position Status

Permanent Full Time

FLSA

Exempt

Posting Detail Information

 

Posting Number

EHRA00273P

Job Open Date

11/04/2022

Job Close Date

01/04/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on you application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers.

EHRA OSHR Statement

This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

AA/EEO Statement

Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Background Check Statement

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. ECSU is an E-Verify participant.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.ecsu.edu/postings/5174

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have a masters degree? Yes No What is your Philosophy for serving students?

(Open Ended Question)

 

How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/ Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if you are identified as a finalist for the position.) Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Letter of Recommendation 3

Optional Documents

1. DD214