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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Assistant Professor

Position Number: 936801
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 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, campbellco16@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 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 Close Date: 12/07/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Initial Screening Begins: 12/08/2026

To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/98061

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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.

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