Assistant Professor

Position Number 936801 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department AAH Sociology Department Homepage sociology.ecu.edu Advertising Department SOCIOLOGY, DEPT OF Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Assistant Professor Working Title Assistant 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) Be a Pirate! Be a Pirate!

East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output. Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world.

It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits. The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement.

Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Organizational Unit Overview Academic Affairs , led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university’s colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU’s culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation. The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences advances access, knowledge, and opportunity through high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, innovative research and creative activities, and meaningful community engagement, all grounded in the liberal arts and sciences.

We equip our graduates to address complex challenges, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and lead fulfilling lives. The Department of Sociology is a community of scholars committed to advancing sociological knowledge through impactful research, teaching excellence, and meaningful service. The department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Applied Sociology and minors in Sociology, Medical Sociology, Crime, Law, and Deviance, and Gender Studies. Faculty maintain active research programs that generate influential scholarship and address pressing social issues.

The department values innovative pedagogy, student mentorship, and community engagement while preparing students to apply sociological theory, research, and analytical skills to inform evidence-based solutions. Job Duties The Department of Sociology at East Carolina University ( ECU ) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2027. The area of specialization is open. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s mission through excellence in teaching, research, and service.

The department values innovative and effective teaching, student mentorship, and high-quality scholarship that advances sociological knowledge. Primary responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining an active program of research and scholarship, including pursuing opportunities for external funding. Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in sociology, including courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise and courses that support departmental curricular needs. Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, including supporting student research and professional development.

Contributing service to the department, university, discipline, and broader community. Minimum Education/Experience Ph.D. in Sociology from an appropriately accredited institution is required. Candidates with Ph.D. conferred at the time of initial appointment will hold the probationary rank of Assistant Professor. ABD candidates will also be initially appointed with the probationary term rank of Assistant Professor and must have the terminal degree conferred prior to his/her first reappointment.

Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation None Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education Preference will be given to candidates who can teach and mentor students in quantitative data analysis. Special Instructions to Applicant To apply, complete a candidate profile and submit the following items for position number 936801 at www.jobs.ecu.edu: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of teaching philosophy; (4) statement of research philosophy; (5) two examples of scholarly work; (6) contact information for 3 current references. Official transcripts are required upon employment and two to three official letters of reference are required upon employment.

Inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair Dr. Colin Campbell, [email protected]. Contingent upon available funding. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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 the required documents, as requested. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire.

Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement. Job Open Date 11/03/2026 Open Until Filled No 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. 12/07/2026 Initial Screening Begins 12/08/2026 Rank Level Assistant Professor Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/98061 Nondiscrimination Statement East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees.

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