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Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
College of Education - Part-Time, Fixed-Term Faculty
Position Number
ETCOE 2026
Vacancy Open to
All Candidates
Department
AAH College of Education
Department Homepage
https://education.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Division
Academic Affairs
Classification Title
Working Title
SHORT-TERM, FIXED-TERM FACULTY IN THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Number of Vacancies
Varies
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
.74 or less
Full Time or Part Time
Part 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)
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The College of Education is comprised of 4 academic departments including Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Education; Educational Leadership and Foundations; Interdisciplinary Professions; Literacy Studies and Special Education.
Job Duties
The College is seeking applications for short-term, fixed-term faculty (.74 FTE or less) for one or more semesters during the upcoming academic year.
The College of Education is currently recruiting part-time, fixed-term teaching faculty at the title(s) of Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor, Research Instructor, Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, Research Professor, Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor.
Minimum Education/Experience
Acceptable qualifications include master's degree in the teaching discipline for undergraduate courses; terminal degree in the teaching discipline for graduate courses; or alternate professional competencies and achievements such as related graduate education, related professional certifications, related work experience, honors and awards. All education must be documented from an appropriately accredited institution or certified as equivalent to required accredited education.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
As applicable
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants must complete a candidate profile. Applicants must also submit a curriculum vitae/resume, a list of at least two references with contact information, and a cover letter as part of their online application. Applicants will remain active during the stated open period (until the job close date listed below). Official transcript(s) and two to three current original signed letters of reference are required prior to employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals listed by the applicant in the References section within the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference that are submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference that are not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, original signed letters will be required prior to employment.
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
01/01/2026
Open Until Filled
No
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.
12/31/2026
Initial Screening Begins
01/04/2026
Rank Level
Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/90676
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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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
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