Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor Position Number 976133 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department AAH CON Nursing Science Department Homepage https://nursing.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department NURSING-COLLEGE OF Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor Working Title Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor Number of Vacancies 3 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) Organizational Unit Overview

The mission of the college is to serve as a national model for transforming the health of rural underserved regions through excellence and innovation in nursing education, leadership, research, scholarship, and practice. The ECU College of Nursing continuously strives to create a learning environment and workplace culture that provides opportunity, support, and consideration for all students, employees, alumni, and other stakeholders.

Job Duties

The East Carolina University College of Nursing (ECUCON), Department of Nursing Science seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. Academic appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the applicant.

Responsibilities for the Nursing Science Department position include:

• Maintaining an active program of research in an area relevant to the mission of the college
• Establishing a funded program of research.
• Producing scholarly works, including peer-reviewed publications and presentations at state, national, and/or international levels.
• Teaching, developing, and evaluating relevant courses within the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
• Providing academic advisement and research mentorship to doctoral and Honors College students.
• Chairing and serving on PhD dissertation committees.
• Participating in shared governance through college and university-level committee work.
• Attend three days per week for meetings and committee work.

Contingent upon the availability of funds.

Minimum Education/Experience

• An earned PhD in nursing (or related field, plus a master's degree in nursing ) or an EdD (plus a master's degree in nursing) at the time of hire. Qualifying degrees must be received from accredited institutions.
• Evidence of a developed or developing research trajectory.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

A valid non-restricted North Carolina registered nurse license is required upon employment.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

In-person and Online teaching experience in a university or college setting is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicant

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the following required applicant documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest
• List of two to three original letters of reference (noting contact information)

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. Please be aware that if selected as the 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 towards meeting this requirement.

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 Open Date 06/03/2026 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 07/03/2026 Rank Level Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/94157 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 requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

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• Indeed

• ECU Website

• Other

• • Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Licenses/Certifications