Eastern New Mexico University

Position Overview

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Position Summary

Eastern New Mexico University’s program in Criminal Justice seeks applications for a full-time position, open until filled. Appointment will be at a rank commensurate with academic training and experience. 

Desired areas of concentration may include but are not limited to: criminal and procedural law, and social aspects of criminal justice (e.g. ethics;) to supplement strong program emphases in Law Enforcement and Criminology in a major with close ties to the Sociology program.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 4 undergraduate course sections (12 hour load) each semester in face-to-face, lecture capture, and/or web platforms. Course load includes lower- and upper-division coursework in consultation with departmental colleagues. 
• Development of new curriculum and assessment to support program learning outcomes.
• Provide advising for undergraduate students (residential and distance students) 
• Serve on departmental and university committees 
• Develop appropriate scholarly activity commensurate with rank and experience.
• Contract is for Nine (9) months. Additional summer contracts may be available, based on department need.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related discipline (ABD Considered) for tenure-track, Assistant Professor, position teaching undergraduate courses at all levels
• JD, MA or MS with substantial professional practitioner experience and/or university-level teaching experience noted above may be considered for renewable three-year Instructor position. Higher-education teaching experience and/or related career experience is highly desirable. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to teach introductory and advanced coursework in Criminal Justice and related areas in Sociology as determined by program, Ability to develop courses in areas such as Criminal Law, , Comparative Criminal Justice, Criminology, Homicide, Criminal Investigations, Corrections, and Introduction to Criminal Justice.
• Applicants must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and commitment to excellence in teaching students of diverse backgrounds.

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.

Additional Information

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:

Letter of interest

Curriculum vitae

Contact information for three references (Blind reference call will be made on applicants who become finalist for the position)

Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2115. Individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation can call the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu

Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that’s right for them.

• Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan
• Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia.
• Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
• Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.

Retirement

Eastern New Mexico University participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.

The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, and MetLife. 457b plans are offered through TIAA/CREF. 

Paid Time Off

Medical leave is accrued at a rate of 12 working days per year up to a maximum of 130 working days.

Employee Educational Assistance Plan Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for one course (up to four credit hours) per semester. Employees' spouses may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.