Assistant Professor/Associate Professor

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

East Carolina University’s Miller School of Entrepreneurship in the College of Business seeks applicants for a tenure-track or tenured, nine-month faculty position beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship courses, and contribute to teaching, research, and service across the college.

The appointee will join the Miller School of Entrepreneurship and contribute to a dynamic program known for scholarship, teaching, and partnerships with

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship, or related field.
• Evidence of ability to develop and maintain a significant ongoing research agenda.
• Excellence in teaching and commitment to scholarly activity required.

Responsabilités

• Teach undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship courses.
• Conduct research and publish in refereed journals.
• Provide service to the university, community, and profession.

Connaissances

Teaching

Research

Entrepreneurship

Academic writing

Formation

Terminal degree in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship, or related field

Description du poste

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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. Joshua Aaron, Director, Department of the Miller School of Entrepreneurship, College of Business, East Carolina University, Wright 175, Mail Stop 503, Greenville, NC 27858 (email: [e-mail]). An original transcript of highest earned degrees for selected candidate will be required prior to employment.

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

Position Location (City)

Position Type

Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category

Faculty (Teaching)

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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 and 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 College of Business ( COB ) has been AACSB accredited for over 40 years. We offer BSBA , MBA , and MSA degrees and our School of Hospitality Management offers both a BS in Hospitality Management and an MS in Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality. 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 Miller School of Entrepreneurship within the College of Business at ECU has approximately 300 undergraduate majors and over 7 faculty members and offers courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department seeks to attract faculty of the highest caliber skilled in the scholarship of research, teaching and application of knowledge

Job Duties

The Miller School of Entrepreneurship in the College of Business at East Carolina University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track or tenured, nine-month faculty position beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will be able to teach some combination of undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship courses. The standard teaching load is 9 scheduled hours in each of the fall and spring semesters. Additional duties include research/creative activities leading to publications as required for tenure as well as appropriate service to the university, community, and profession. This appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Contingent upon availability of funds.

This appointment requires a terminal degree with a concentration in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship, or related field, that is from an appropriately accredited institution that satisfies credentialing as a Scholarly Academic under AACSB guidelines. Candidates with the terminal degree conferred at the time of initial appointment will hold the probationary rank of Assistant Professor. ABD candidates will be appointed with the probationary term rank of Assistant Professor and must have the terminal degree conferred prior to their first reappointment. This position requires evidence of the ability to develop, implement, and maintain a significant ongoing research agenda as well as evidence of excellence in teaching.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Prefer candidate with terminal degree conferred and interest in Entrepreneurship.Related teaching experience and evidence of successful high-quality refereed journal scholarship will be considered favorably.

Special Instructions to Applicant

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. Joshua Aaron, Director, Department of the Miller School of Entrepreneurship, College of Business, East Carolina University, Wright 175, Mail Stop 503, Greenville, NC 27858 (email: [e-mail]). An original transcript of highest earned degrees for selected candidate will be required prior to employment.

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

09/10/2026

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.

Initial Screening Begins

10/12/2026

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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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