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

Job Title Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor Position Number 600188 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department AAH Political Science Department Homepage https://politicalscience.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department POLITICAL SCIENCE, DEPT OF Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor Working Title Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 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. Commensurate with Qualifications Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Faculty (Teaching) Job Category Faculty (Teaching) Organizational Unit Overview

The Department of Political Science is composed of 16 full-time faculty. It offers BS and BA degrees in political science and minors in public administration, comparative politics/international relations, leadership studies, and security studies at the undergraduate level.

It is also home to the multidisciplinary studies majors in security studies and international studies. At the graduate level, it offers a NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration degree, a Master of Science in Security Studies, and certificates in public management and leadership and security studies. The department emphasizes excellent teaching, quality research, and a tradition of service to the community, university, and discipline.

More information about the department can be found at its home page: https://politicalscience.ecu.edu/. Department members collaborate regularly with colleagues in the college and broader university. They are also active participants in the Center for Survey Research and the Water Resources Center.

To promote the University's diversity goal, the Department of Political Science strongly encourages applicants from women, minorities, and historically underrepresented groups. Additionally, we seek colleagues who will thrive in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, who seek to promote regional economic transformation and to serve eastern North Carolina's diverse populations through teaching, research, and engagement, and who can contribute to the department's mission to educate the next generation of political science professionals. More information can be found at https://politicalscience.ecu.edu

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Job Duties

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a non-tenure track 12-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 July 1, 2024. This 1.0 FTE appointment will carry a five-course teaching load over the five 8-week block terms each academic year (0.5 of assignment) and coordinate the online BS in Multidisciplinary Studies: Security Studies program (0.5 of assignment). Initial appointment is for up to three years, with the possibility of subsequent appointment.

The Program Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the success of one of ECU's four PKH-powered online degree programs and lead its administration under the supervision of the chair of the Department of Political Science. This position requires skillful coordination among faculty and key University stakeholders as well as a comprehensive understanding of internal governance processes. The Program Coordinator will maintain close collaboration with PKH, instructional design teams, faculty members, students, and relevant academic committees involved in curriculum and assessment There are no research responsibilities associated with this position.

The position requires teaching undergraduate courses, administration of the online Multidisciplinary Studies: Security Studies program, and service to the department, university, and profession.

This position is contingent upon available funding.

Minimum Education/Experience

For Teaching Instructor, a Master's degree in Security Studies or Political Science with a focus on International or Homeland Security, with a minimum of 18 graduate-level semester hours in the teaching field required.

For Senior Teaching Instructor, a Master's degree in Security Studies or Political Science, including International or Homeland Security, with a minimum of 18 graduate-level semester hours in the 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 Security Studies or Political Science with a focus on International or Homeland Security, with a minimum of 18 graduate-level semester hours in the 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 Security Studies or a closely related field such as Political Science or International Relations, is required. An EdD is not an appropriate credential for this position.

For Teaching Associate Professor, a PhD in Security Studies or Political Science, or a closely related field such as International Relations, 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 Security Studies or a closely related field such as Political Science or International Relations 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 eleven 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

Preferred candidates would demonstrate potential for effective program administration and online instruction at the undergraduate level.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants should submit an online candidate profile at www.jobs.ecu.edu using position number 600188 and submit the following supplemental documentation:

• cover letter,
• curriculum vitae,
• teaching statement,
• statement on administrative experience,
• and contact information for three current references.

The teaching and administrative experience statements should not exceed four pages combined.

Official transcripts and letters of reference are required upon employment.

Under the Flexible Work Arrangement policy, this position may be eligible for either in-person or up to fully remote work.

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

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Marie Olson Lounsbery (olsonlounsberym@ecu.edu)

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date 04/12/2024 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.
  
  Initial Screening Begins 04/26/2024 Rank Level Not Applicable Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/69781 AA/EOE

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

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.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.