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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.