Chairperson

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 launched an exciting strategic plan for 2023-2028, Future Focused - Innovation Driven ( https://strategicplan.ecu.edu). ECU is a national leader in delivering high-quality and affordable online education, appearing in Newsweek America's 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. ECU enrolls around 27,000 students annually, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate or professional degrees. ECU is classified as an R2-Doctoral/Research Intensive University and is located in Greenville, NC. Greenville is a vibrant, growing, and diverse community that lies 80 miles east of Raleigh and a short distance to the Atlantic coast with an affordable cost of living. It offers a college-town atmosphere, a temperate climate, and a vibrant Downtown district with restaurants, breweries, and shopping. Greenville hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year and offers numerous recreational opportunities, including access to the Tar River, more than nine miles of greenways, nearly 30 parks and recreational facilities, and a growing arts scene. ( https://www.greenvillenc.gov/).

The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences ( https://thcas.ecu.edu/) is home to 16 academic departments, a number of research centers including the Center for Survey Research ( https://surveyresearch.ecu.edu/), Geographic Information Science Center ( https://geography.ecu.edu/gis-science-center/), and the Water Resources Center ( https://water.ecu.edu/), as well as over twenty inter- and multi-disciplinary programs ( https://thcas.ecu.edu/undergraduate-programs/). The College is committed to enriching the lives of students, faculty, and staff by providing a diverse academic community where the exchange of ideas, knowledge and perspectives is an active part of living and learning. The College seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of our student body, faculty, staff, and administration and works to increase access to higher education by building a culture of care, belonging, and opportunity.

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology offers a MS degree, three graduate certificates, BS degree, an accelerated BS/MS degree, and four minors - criminal justice, criminal law and legal process, criminology, and forensic science. We currently have 11 tenure-line faculty and 6 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 with 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, and Political Science, and the School of Social Work. In addition, the Gambling Research & Policy Initiative ( GRPI) ( https://criminal-justice.ecu.edu/grpi/), which has the overall goal to conduct research on gambling awareness, behavior, risk, and gambling-related harms, is housed within the department.

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology seeks to fill the position of chair at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (preferred), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. This is a 12-month, leave-earning position. The primary responsibilities for this position include: overseeing administration and leadership of the department; promoting excellence in faculty research and teaching; mentoring faculty members; assisting in efforts to secure external funding; ensuring quality, integrity, and growth of student degree programs; supporting departmental, college, and university policies and standards; fostering collegial relations among all stakeholders; serving as an advocate for departmental needs and priorities; and effectively representing the department to internal and external constituents. The chair is expected to spend at least 50% of their time on administration and leadership duties, with the remaining time devoted to research, teaching, and service. The chair will teach regularly in the department and maintain an active research agenda. Candidates whose research complements existing research programs in the Department are encouraged to apply. Service to the university, community, and profession is expected.

The chair will be committed to fairness in hiring, resource allocations, promotion, research, engagement, and teaching. They will provide leadership to meet the needs of diverse learners and scholars with broad intellectual interests.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Qualifications for the position include: (1) a Ph.D. or equivalent in Criminal Justice, Criminology or a closely related discipline; (2) a strong and continuing record of scholarly publications and productivity, commensurate with an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor; (3) demonstrated excellence in teaching and service; and (4) administrative experience or evidence of management skills commensurate with the position.

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Application materials should be submitted online at www.jobs.ecu.edu using the position number 936403. Applicants must complete a candidate profile and submit the following documentation:
1) a cover letter,
2) curriculum vitae,
3) a statement of leadership philosophy,
4) and contact information for at least three current references.

Official transcripts and 3 official letters of reference are required upon employment. References will receive an automated email from PeopleAdmin to submit letter. Letters of reference will be requested upon selection as a finalist.

Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Tisha Emerson ( emersont23@ecu.edu), search committee chair.

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

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. 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 ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

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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