Assistant Professor/Instructor of Criminal Justice

Title: Assistant Professor/Instructor of Criminal JusticeSchool:  School of Education and Social SciencesLees-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/ObjectiveThe 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 FunctionsTeaching 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 teaching in the classroom  Meet LMC standards for course syllabi creation and submission, classroom management, use of technology, grade submission, and records management. AdvisingSupport student success through mentoring, tutoring, and advising. Generally, Faculty serve as advisors to students after the first year with the College. Faculty maintain regular office hours to meet with students.Scholarship and Professional DevelopmentThe faculty member is expected to continue their professional development and maintain currency in their field through seminars, classes, and scholarship.Faculty promote and support undergraduate research opportunities.ServiceFaculty members are expected to serve on committees of School, College, and Faculty Senate. Faculty are encouraged to participate in service to their community and field.Faculty attend and participate in scheduled faculty/administrative meetings.Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Education and Social SciencesPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The employee must have the ability to stand for periods of time and is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.TravelNone required.  Projected Start DateJanuary, 2027Additional NotesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.To apply, please complete an application on the LMC website to include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and the names of three references with contact information.Any questions regarding the application process, please contact Deborah Lowery at loweryd@lmc.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Lees-McRae College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act employer committed to excellence through diversity.