The mission of the College of Education is the preparation of professional educators and allied practitioners, including professionals in counseling, adult education, instructional technology, and librarianship. Significant to this mission is a strong commitment to three important related areas, all of which are realized through partnerships and other endeavors. These three areas are:

To achieve its vision, the College of Education is guided in its action by the University strategic planning process which includes providing innovative programs and certifications to address state and regional workforce needs, along with collaborating with regional partners to establish accessible and affordable pathways to our College of Education programs, creating a seamless transition for aspiring educators into our institution and back to regional schools and districts as qualified professional educators after completion. Some goals for this strategic plan would include but are not limited to the following:

1. Increasing enrollments across programs and certificates within the College of Education

2. Increasing study away opportunities for our College of Education students

3. Increasing graduation rates

4. Working to reduce student debt for graduate and undergraduate students in the College of Education.

The Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations in the College of Education at East Carolina University is seeking applicants and nominations for a tenure-track, nine-month, full-time assistant professor faculty position beginning Fall 2026. The candidate will balance teaching, research, and service related to Educational Leadership in higher education settings. The candidate will (1) teach working professionals primarily in higher education leadership programs offered by the Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations: Doctor of Education (EdD), (2) engage an active research agenda including potential for external funding, (3) connect teaching, research, and service to leadership practice in primarily in higher education settings, (4) serve as dissertation chair and committee member for students in the EdD program, (5) provide service to the university and to rural eastern North Carolina, (6) actively engage with professional organizations at the state (e.g., NCPEL) and national levels (e.g., ASHE, UCEA and CPED) levels.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

An Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Higher Educational Leadership, Community College Leadership, Student Affairs or a closely related field. Qualifying degrees must be conferred and received from appropriately accredited institutions.

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Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; evidence or demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching, research, and service. Preference is given to candidates with successful experience in higher education. Preference will also be given to candidates with experience or desire to focus on scholarship in rural-serving community college or student affairs settings.

Applicants are required to submit a candidate profile online; a cover letter describing academic background, research agenda, and specific skills and experiences relevant to the position; attach a current CV; and a list of references with contact information. The successful candidate must provide official transcripts upon hire.

Please be aware that if selected as a 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.

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