Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor

Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor

Position Number: 936405
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview:

https://academicaffairs.ecu.edu/, 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. We offer 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, generating influential scholarship and addressing pressing social issues. We value innovative pedagogy, student mentorship, and community engagement, 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 fixed-term faculty position, beginning August 2027.

This 9-month, non-tenure track, position will be expected to provide high-quality instruction primarily in the department's undergraduate degree program. In addition to traditional on-campus courses, we are seeking to further strengthen our online asynchronous teaching as part of the department's online program offerings, which include an online BS in Applied Sociology and UNC System online education partnership, Project Kitty Hawk. Needs exist in all areas of the curriculum, and candidates can expect to regularly teach general education courses (e.g., introductory sociology, social problem, deviant behavior) with the possibility of elective courses that contribute to curricular needs and program strengths. The expected course load is eight courses per academic year.

Minimum Education/Experience:

For Teaching Instructor, a Master's degree in Sociology, with a minimum of 18 graduate-level semester hours in sociology is required.

For Senior Teaching Instructor, a Master's degree in Sociology, with a minimum of 18 graduate-level semester hours in sociology is required. Candidates at the Senior Teaching Instructor title should have a strong record of teaching in a university environment (face-to-face and online education) for at least three years.

For Master Teaching Instructor, a Master's degree in Sociology, with a minimum of 18 graduate-level semester hours in sociology is required. Candidates at the Master Teaching Instructor title should have a strong record of teaching in a university environment (face-to-face and online education) for at least six years.

For Teaching Assistant Professor, a PhD in Sociology is required.

For Teaching Associate Professor, a PhD in Sociology is required. Candidates at the Teaching Associate Professor title should have a strong record of teaching in a university environment (face-to-face and online education) for at least three years.

For Teaching Professor, a PhD in Sociology is required. Candidates at the Teaching Professor title should have a strong record of teaching in a university environment (face-to-face and online education) for at least six years.

Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

- Professional development in instructional delivery in sociology.
- Preference will be given to candidates who can deliver asynchronous online courses.

Special Instructions to Applicant:

To apply, complete a candidate profile and submit the following items for position number 936405 at www.jobs.ecu.edu:

- Cover Letter
- CV
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Contact information for three current references

Official transcripts are required upon employment, and two to three official letters of reference are required upon selection as a finalist.

Inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair Dr. Kirk Miller, millerjam19@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: 01/06/2027
Open Until Filled: No
Initial Screening Begins: 11/21/2026

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9953530

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