Teaching Assistant Professor
- Employer
- East Carolina University
- Location
- Greenville
- Salary
- Commensurate with Qualifications
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Job Details
Teaching Assistant Professor
Position Number: 937626
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)
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 Anthropology offers a BA and MA in Anthropology and undergraduate certificates in Forensic Anthropology and Cultural Resources Management. Our programs provide students with a broad education in anthropological subfields while offering specialized training and applied experiences that prepare graduates for a range of professional pathways. The department engages in field opportunities, laboratory research, and partnerships with museums, federal agencies, and community organizations. Faculty collaborate with colleagues across ECU, including Criminal Justice, Biology, and Brody School of Medicine.
Job Duties:
The Department of Anthropology at East Carolina University (ECU) invites applications for a fixed-term Teaching Assistant Professor, beginning as early as January 2027. This 9-month, renewable, non-tenure track position is expected to provide high-quality undergraduate instruction in the BA Anthropology degree program. The successful candidate will teach four courses each semester in a combination of face-to-face and asynchronous online modalities (a 4/4 teaching load). Teaching expectations include Forensic Anthropology and Introductory Biological Anthropology lectures and labs. The successful candidate may also assist in forensic anthropological casework and may contribute to mentorship and teaching for the MA in Anthropology.
Minimum Education/Experience:
PhD in Anthropology or closely related field. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:
None.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
The preferred candidate will have experience teaching courses in Forensic Anthropology and Introductory Biological Anthropology. The preferred candidate will also have forensic anthropological casework experience.
Special Instructions to Applicant:
To apply, complete a candidate profile and submit the following items for position number 937626 at https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97803.
- Cover Letter
- CV
- A Statement of teaching philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Contact information for three current references
Review of applications will begin on 11/7/2026. Official transcripts are required upon employment, and three reference letters are required upon selection as a finalist.
Inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Christopher Wolfe, wolfec23@ecu.edu.
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 any requested documents. 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 Close Date: 11/06/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Initial Screening Begins: 11/07/2026
To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97803
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Organization
ECU offers a challenging academic environment and an energetic campus life. We are committed to excellence through a talented faculty and staff. One of the perks of working at ECU is that you can take up to 9 credit hours of classes per year at no cost to you. There is also a textbook loan program in place available to permanent ECU staff and faculty, or their eligible dependent children or spouse. ECU also offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, and generous leave time.
Scholarship. Discovery. Service. Leadership.
Here, those values are more than just buzzwords. They indicate the wealth of opportunity that ECU students experience while engaging in the rigorous pursuit of knowledge. They define the many ways in which students innovate and forge new paths. They encompass the life lessons our students learn while serving others and improving communities. They emphasize the encouragement our students receive to stand up and lead the way into a brighter tomorrow. http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/admissions/whyecu.cfm
To be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation, East Carolina University:
- Uses innovative learning strategies and delivery methods to maximize access;
- Prepares students with the knowledge, skills and values to succeed in a global, multicultural society;
- Develops tomorrow's leaders to serve and inspire positive change;
- Discovers new knowledge and innovations to support a thriving future for eastern North Carolina and beyond;
- Transforms health care, promotes wellness, and reduces health disparities; and
- Improves quality of life through cultural enrichment, academics, the arts, and athletics.
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/chancellor/mission-and-vision.cfm
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