Assistant Professor

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.

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.

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).

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.
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.

This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

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.

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

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University 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. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.