Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Position Number: 600280
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 College of Fine Arts and Communication serves as a cultural core for the university and eastern North Carolina. The college prepares artists, communicators, educators, performers, and designers through innovative teaching, creative scholarship, professional practice, and community engagement. Through experiential learning opportunities and collaborative partnerships, students develop the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed for success in their professions. The college also enriches the region through performances, exhibitions, media, festivals, and other public programs that promote artistic, cultural, and educational engagement.
The School of Communication prepares students for careers in communication, media, journalism, public relations, and related fields. Through academic study, research, experiential learning, and professional engagement, students develop the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities needed for professional and academic success.
Job Duties:
The School of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to contribute to the areas of strategic communication, public relations (PR), and media. This is a nine-month, full-time faculty position with a start date of Fall 2027. This position will maintain a 3:3 teaching load.
Primary responsibilities include: (1) teaching existing graduate and undergraduate courses in strategic communication and PR with a focus in emerging media, social media and/or mass media; (2) contributing to the core curriculum for the unit; (3) collaborating with faculty on curriculum development for the graduate program and at the undergraduate level; (4) pursuing a program of research as a teacher-scholar, leading to publication; and (5) engaging in service at the university and to the profession and community.

This position is contingent upon available funding.
Minimum Education/Experience:
A Ph.D. in Communication or Mass Communication, conferred and received from an appropriately accredited institution. 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.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate success in research and teaching in strategic communication/PR. Candidates should also be willing and qualified to teach both online and face-to-face settings.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
The School of Communication desires candidates with knowledge of trends in strategic communication, PR, and emerging media, as well as research and practical experience in message design, media literacy, media culture and trends, campaigns, and/or social/new media.
Also preferred is experience in teaching courses in strategic communication, PR, and emerging media, and in course and syllabus development.
Special Instructions to Applicant:
To be considered for the position, candidates must submit an online profile to the University jobs site, and with it upload (1) a current CV, (2) cover letter, (3) list of references with contact information, and (4) statement of research agenda (1-2 pages) and (5) statement of teaching effectiveness (1-2 pages).

Proper documents of identity, employability, and official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. If selected as a candidate of choice, three letters of recommendation will be required. An automatic email will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the references section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of Recommendation submitted via the applicant tracking system will be verified and considered toward meeting this requirement.

For any questions regarding the position, email the search chair, Charles Meadows.

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:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Initial Screening Begins: 11/16/2026

To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97563









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