Chairperson

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University seeks a Chairperson for the Department of Finance and Insurance, starting January 2027. The chair leads teaching, research, and service with administrative duties, promoting accountability and program assessment.

The role engages with deans, faculty, staff, and external funding efforts to advance undergraduate and graduate finance education. Open to internal ECU applicants; requires tenure-track credentials (Associate Professor or Professor) and a PhD or DBA in Finance

Qualifications

• The chairperson shall possess the credentials, experience, and documented achievements appropriate for appointment as a tenured Associate Professor or Professor in the department, including a PhD or DBA in Finance or related degree.
• PhD or DBA in Finance or related degree.

Responsibilities

• Administrative and academic leadership
• Support for excellent education programs and scholarly contribution
• Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level
• Planning the department course schedule and teaching assignments
• Working with the academic advisors to meet the needs of the students
• Serving on committees as needed
• Conducting annual performance evaluations of departmental faculty
• Providing service to a range of constituents
• Seeking external funding opportunities and any other organizational and administrative duties as assigned

Skills

Administrative leadership

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Committee work

Education

PhD or DBA in Finance or related degree

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: Chairperson

Position Number: FINACHAIR

Vacancy Open to: ECU Employees

Department: AAH Finance

Department Homepage: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-bus/fina

Advertising Department: COLLEGE OF BUSINESS/FINANCE

Division: Academic Affairs

Classification Title: Chairperson

Working Title: Chairperson

Number of Vacancies: 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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)

Position Location (City): Greenville

Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)

Rank Level: Professor, Associate Professor

Job Open Date: 09/10/2026

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.: 09/24/2026

Initial Screening Begins: 09/25/2026

Be a Pirate!

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 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 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.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The College of Business has been AACSB accredited for over 40 years and offers BSBA, MBA and MSA degrees to approximately 4,200 undergraduate and 900 graduate students. Approximately 500+ additional students are completing the business minor.

The College of Business includes departments of accounting, finance, marketing and supply chain, management, and management information systems as well as the Miller School of Entrepreneurship and the School of Hospitality Leadership. The College employs approximately 140 faculty members and 45 staff members.

The Finance Department within the College of Business has 24 faculty members and offers courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Primary Purpose of Position

INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University

The College of Business is seeking applications for the position of Chairperson of the Department of Finance and Insurance available beginning January 2027. The Department Chair is a faculty appointment that includes teaching, research, and service with administrative duties. The chairperson will be an effective leader, an accomplished and enthusiastic teacher and scholar, and have a broad view of finance and its role in the present and future.

• Administrative and academic leadership
• Support for excellent education programs and scholarly contribution
• Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level
• Planning the department course schedule and teaching assignments
• Working with the academic advisors to meet the needs of the students
• Serving on committees as needed
• Conducting annual performance evaluations of departmental faculty
• Providing service to a range of constituents
• Seeking external funding opportunities and any other organizational and administrative duties as assigned

The successful candidate will promote accountability through program assessment and accreditation maintenance. The chairperson reports to the Dean of the College, and is expected to work effectively with academic deans, directors, other department chairs, and staff. Contingent upon available funding.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

The chairperson shall possess the credentials, experience, and documented achievements appropriate for appointment as a tenured Associate Professor or Professor in the department, including a PhD or DBA in Finance or related degree.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

N/A

Nondiscrimination Statement

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/TTS) or [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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

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.