Assistant Professor

East Carolina University; Greenville (SC); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

East Carolina University ( ECU ) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2027. The area of specialization is open.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and service with a focus on innovative pedagogy and student mentorship. ABD candidates considered with probationary rank, Ph.D. required before first reappointment.

Formación

• Ph.D. in Sociology from an appropriately accredited institution is required.
• Candidates with Ph.D. conferred at the time of initial appointment will hold the probationary rank of Assistant Professor.
• ABD candidates will also be initially appointed with the probationary term rank of Assistant Professor and must have the terminal degree conferred prior to his/her first reappointment.
• Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Responsabilidades

• Developing and maintaining an active program of research and scholarship, including pursuing opportunities for external funding.
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in sociology, including courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise and courses that support departmental curricular needs.
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, including supporting student research and professional development.
• Contributing service to the department, university, discipline, and broader community.

Conocimientos

Quantitative data analysis

Educación

Ph.D. in Sociology

Descripción del empleo

Position Type

Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category

Faculty (Teaching)

Be a Pirate!

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.

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. The department offers 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 that generate influential scholarship and address pressing social issues. The department values innovative pedagogy, student mentorship, and community engagement while 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 tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2027. The area of specialization is open.

The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s mission through excellence in teaching, research, and service. The department values innovative and effective teaching, student mentorship, and high-quality scholarship that advances sociological knowledge.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining an active program of research and scholarship, including pursuing opportunities for external funding.
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in sociology, including courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise and courses that support departmental curricular needs.
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, including supporting student research and professional development.
• Contributing service to the department, university, discipline, and broader community.

Ph.D. in Sociology from an appropriately accredited institution is required. Candidates with Ph.D. conferred at the time of initial appointment will hold the probationary rank of Assistant Professor. ABD candidates will also be initially appointed with the probationary term rank of Assistant Professor and must have the terminal degree conferred prior to his/her first reappointment.

Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Preference will be given to candidates who can teach and mentor students in quantitative data analysis.

Inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair Dr. Colin Campbell, [e-mail].

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.

Contingent upon available funding. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

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

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/03/2026

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.

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 [phone] (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA [e-mail] .

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

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 [phone] or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [e-mail]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate where you learned about this job vacancy.
  • LinkedIn
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • CareerBuilder
  • Greenville Daily Reflector
  • Raleigh News & Observer
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • Monster.com
  • Indeed
  • ECU Website
  • Other
• * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment?
  • Yes
  • No