Assistant Professor

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Please see Special Instructions for more details. Application screening begins October 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. In order to apply, candidates must submit the following materials online at www.jobs.ecu.edu: Cover letter addressing the position description Curriculum Vitae/Resume A list of three references with contact information. 2–3-page research statement As part of the screening process, the references provided may be contacted. At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required.

Applicants must complete a candidate profile by creating an account (see “Create Account” by following the link below) online via the PeopleAdmin system (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com) Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered for meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Lee Gaylord (KINE 937227) East Carolina University, College of Health and Human Sciences 1000 East 5th Street, Rivers West 238 Mail stop 505, Greenville, NC 27858. Salary is competitive and commensurate with achievement and experience.

It is expected that this position will begin in August 2027. For further information, please contact: Dr. Nicholas Broskey (Chair), [email protected], 252-737-4684. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Posting Details Position Information Job Title Assistant Professor Position Number 937227 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department AAH CHHS Kinesiology Department Homepage https://hhp.ecu.edu/kine/about/ Advertising Department KINESIOLOGY 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 and 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 The College of Health and Human Sciences at East Carolina University is committed to improving the quality of life and health of individuals, families, and communities across North Carolina and beyond. Through its certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs, the College prepares students to deliver professional and clinical services, conduct impactful research, and develop innovative, real-world solutions that promote healthier lives and lasting positive change. The College values experiential learning, with faculty and students working side by side in classrooms, clinics, laboratories, and community settings to advance excellence in education, research, and service.

Students are empowered to discover their purpose while preparing for meaningful careers that improve lives, strengthen communities, and advance health and wellness in a wide range of professional fields. Job Duties The Department of Kinesiology ( KINE ) in the College of Health and Human Sciences at East Carolina University ( ECU ) invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2027. The position is open to candidates from a broad range of research areas in exercise physiology including candidates engaged in translational research. Competitive start-up funding may be allocated to support the research programs for this position.

The successful candidates will 1) develop and maintain a strong publication record, 2) develop an externally funded research program, 3) have the potential for or a record of teaching at the college level to support the Department’s educational mission, 4) provide mentoring for graduate students in the Bioenergetics and Exercise Science PhD program and in the Department’s MS degree program, and 5) provide professional service to the university, community and profession. Contingent upon availability of funds. Minimum Education/Experience A doctoral degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Rehabilitation Sciences, Physiology, or a closely related field is required. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation None Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education Relevant post-doctoral training is strongly preferred.

Candidates with a clear potential for, or demonstrated experience in, teaching and supervising undergraduate and graduate students will also be preferred. Special Instructions to Applicant Application screening begins October 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. In order to apply, candidates must submit the following materials online at www.jobs.ecu.edu: Cover letter addressing the position description Curriculum Vitae/Resume A list of three references with contact information. 2–3-page research statement As part of the screening process, the references provided may be contacted. At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required.

Applicants must complete a candidate profile by creating an account (see “Create Account” by following the link below) online via the PeopleAdmin system (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com) Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered for meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Lee Gaylord ( KINE 937227) East Carolina University, College of Health and Human Sciences 1000 East 5th Street, Rivers West 238 Mail stop 505, Greenville, NC 27858. Salary is competitive and commensurate with achievement and experience.

It is expected that this position will begin in August 2027. For further information, please contact: Dr. Nicholas Broskey (Chair), [email protected], 252-737-4684. 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 any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience