Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Please see Special Instructions for more details. To apply, complete a candidate profile and submit the following items for position number 940353 at https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/98177 . Cover Letter CV Statement of teaching philosophy Contact information for three current references Review of applications will begin on 11/21/2026 and continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts are required upon employment, and three official letters of reference are required upon selection as a finalist.

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

Posting Details Position Information Job Title Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor Position Number 940353 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department AAH Psychology Department Homepage https://psychology.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department PSYCHOLOGY, DEPT OF Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate 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 Psychology offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees with focal areas such as Psychology, Neuroscience, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, School Psychology, and Health Psychology, including two APA accredited PhD programs in Clinical Health Psychology and Pediatric School Psychology. Our faculty has a strong history of external funding and has established connections across ECU including collaborations with Cardiology, Criminal Justice, Dental Medicine, Education, Family Medicine, Management, Nursing, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry. Job Duties The Department of Psychology at East Carolina University ( ECU ) invites applications for a fixed- term Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor beginning in August 2027.

This 9-month, non-tenure track, position will be expected to provide high-quality graduate instruction in the I/O master’s program and undergraduate instruction in the BA Psychology degree program. Regarding graduate instruction, needs exist across the industrial and organizational psychology curriculum, including quantitative courses, and candidates may also support student thesis projects. Regarding undergraduate instruction, candidates can expect to regularly teach both core (e.g., introductory psychology, statistics, and research methods) and elective (e.g., industrial and organizational psychology) courses. The expected course load is eight courses per academic year.

Minimum Education/Experience A PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline is required. Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education The ideal candidate will display indicators of excellence in teaching and mentoring at both the graduate and undergraduate levels and demonstrate the potential to contribute to the master’s program in industrial/organizational psychology. Special Instructions to Applicant To apply, complete a candidate profile and submit the following items for position number 940353 at https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/98177 .

Cover Letter CV Statement of teaching philosophy Contact information for three current references Review of applications will begin on 11/21/2026 and continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts are required upon employment, and three official letters of reference are required upon selection as a finalist. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair Dr. Jennifer Bowler, [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 11/06/2026 Open Until Filled Yes 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. Initial Screening Begins 11/21/2026 Rank Level Not Applicable Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/98177 Nondiscrimination Statement East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals r