Assistant Professor

East Carolina University; Greenville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Marketing beginning August 2027. The position focuses on teaching digital marketing, marketing communications, sports marketing, customer relationship management, or related areas with a standard load of three courses (nine semester hours).

Qualified candidates will hold a PhD in the teaching field or a related discipline from an accredited business school.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience includes teaching and a record of scholarly publications in digital marketing, consumer behavior, CRM , or related areas.
• ABD candidates may be considered; PhD required for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in digital marketing, marketing communications, sports marketing, CRM, or related areas.
• Maintain a standard teaching load of nine semester hours (three courses) per term.

Skills

Teaching

Scholarly publications

Digital marketing

CRM

Education

PhD in teaching field or related discipline

ABD candidates considered

Job description

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

2-3 original letters of reference are required for employment. 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 in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Dr. Brian Taillon, Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, Mail Stop 503, College of Business, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858. An original transcript of the highest earned degree for the selected candidate will be required prior to employment.

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. Commensurate with qualifications

Position Type Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category Faculty (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview Join the Pirate Nation! East Carolina University ( ECU ) is a Carnegie Doctoral University with high research activity. We are also a teaching institution that is renowned for academic excellence. As an R1 university, we make a significant investment in faculty research by providing support related to travel, technology, research databases, and development. We are one of the largest universities in North Carolina with almost 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Our main campus is in downtown Greenville, which is a rapidly expanding city and the predominant health, entertainment, financial, and educational hub of the eastern North Carolina region. In addition, many of our students come from rural communities with their own set of challenges and perspectives. The College of Business ( COB ) has been AACSB accredited for more than 40 years. We offer BSBA , MBA , and MSA degrees and our School of Hospitality Management offers a BS in Hospitality Management. Additionally, the Miller School of Entrepreneurship offers a BS in Entrepreneurship. We are one of the largest Colleges of Business in the state with approximately 4,200 undergraduate and 900 graduate students. To date, the COB has approximately 150 faculty members of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of research, teaching, and application of knowledge. A strategic goal of the college is to create an environment where the faculty, staff, and students can thrive and be personally and professionally respected. The Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management within the College of Business is a large, dynamic academic unit comprised of faculty engaged in teaching, scholarship, and service. The department serves more than 900 undergraduate majors, includes more than 20 faculty members, and offers degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Job Duties The Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, in the College of Business at East Carolina University, invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position in the area of Marketing at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2027. The position will have instructional responsibilities in the department teaching courses relevant to digital marketing, marketing communications, sports marketing, customer relationship management, or related areas. A standard teaching load is nine semester hours (three classes). A continuous stream of quality research is required for tenure. Efforts at obtaining external funding are encouraged. Service to the university/college/department, community, and profession is expected, as well as any additional duties assigned by the department chair.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

This appointment requires a PhD in the teaching field or related discipline from an appropriately accredited business school that satisfies credentialing under SACS guidelines. The candidate must possess the qualifications necessary to be designated a professionally qualified faculty member in accordance with AACSB standards. Candidates with PhD newly conferred at the time of initial appointment will hold the probationary rank of Assistant Professor. ABD candidates will be considered; ABD candidates will also be initially appointed with the probationary term rank of Assistant Professor and must have the terminal degree conferred prior to their first reappointment.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation N/A

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education Preferred experience includes teaching and a record of scholarly publications in digital marketing, consumer behavior, CRM , or related areas.

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 08/04/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

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.

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