Career Opportunities Assistant Professor/Instructor of Criminal Justice Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Information Job Title Assistant Professor/Instructor of Criminal Justice Classification Title Rank Tenure Information Job Description Title: Assistant Professor/Instructor of Criminal Justice School: School of Education and Social Sciences Lees-McRae is a small,
four-year, liberal arts college serving Appalachia and the Southeastern United States. The College is located in the town of Banner Elk in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina. Banner Elk is nestled between two popular ski areas and is within a short drive of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian Trail. The area is popular to outdoor enthusiasts: skiing, cycling, hiking, climbing and
fly fishing are among the many attractions. The college also owns and maintains the Elk Valley Preserve and Field Station and the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Please visit our website at www.lmc.edu. Summary/Objective The School of Education and Social Sciences at Lees-McRae College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor/Instructor of Criminal Justice. This is a full-time, main campus
faculty position and the initial appointment year will begin January 2027. At the time of hire, the successful Assistant Professor applicant must have completed a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a related discipline; a Masters degree is required for an Instructor applicant. The successful candidate will be required to teach in one or all of the following curriculum areas: Judicial Process, Criminal Law, Global Justice
Systems, and/or Corrections. As such, a specialization in one or all of these areas is preferred. The successful candidate will also teach a PEAK Intensive course on a rotating schedule during the PEAK Intensive academic calendar schedule, which will be paid as a separate contract. Essential Functions Teaching The faculty member will be required to teach 12 credit hours per semester in the discipline, as assigned by
the program coordinator, and will provide evidence of innovative teaching and curriculum development. The faculty member will teach up to an additional 6 credit hours during the PEAK Intensive academic calendar on a rotating basis. Teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to: classroom management, student assessment, and assessment of student learning. Maintain professional standards of practice in
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