Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University seeks a Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor to instruct a range of interior design courses. The candidate will join CET and Department of Technology Systems, teaching both studio and lecture formats, and will collaborate with industry partners to advance student outcomes.

Applicants should hold an MFA or PhD in interior design or closely related field, with experience in design education and familiarity with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and visualization tools.

Qualifications

• Design education experience considered.
• Experience teaching undergraduate interior design courses preferred.
• Ability to teach both studio and lecture formats.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate residential and commercial courses.
• Build relationships with community and industry; engage with business partners.
• Inspire student success and social mobility through rigorous teaching.
• Teach a 4‑4 course load in studio and lecture formats.

Skills

2-D & 3-D visualization

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Graphic presentations

Wellness design

Interior construction

Building systems & codes

Professional practice

VR & AI

Education

MFA or PhD in Interior Design

Interior architecture or related field

Tools

Virtual labs

Remote/design software

Job description

Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor

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

Three original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, automatic e-mails 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: ECU College of Engineering and Technology, 1000 E. 5th Street, Mailstop 507, Greenville, NC 27858, if applicant is selected for interview an original transcript of highest earned degrees for selected candidate will be required prior to employment.

Position Information

Job Title Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor

Classification Title Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor

Working Title Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor

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)

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 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 College of Engineering and Technology ( CET ) combines experiential education, applied research, and industry engagement to support faculty scholarship and student success. CET offers a collaborative and collegial environment that values mentorship and excellence in teaching and scholarship, while providing faculty opportunities to contribute to workforce development and regional impact.

The Department of Technology Systems offers high quality, innovative, and technically current programs that support modern manufacturing and IT industries. The department is a leader in both traditional and distance delivery of technology-based and hands‑on programs via our remotely accessible labs that are equipped with state‑at‑‑to‑‑technology for instruction and research.

Job Duties

The Department of Technology Systems seeks a 9‑month fixed term faculty member starting Spring semester 2027 to teach a variety of courses in our Interior Design program ( https://cet.ecu.edu/techsystems/idmr/ ). The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic, open‑minded, and collaborative community of educators/scholars. The successful candidate must possess the combination of education and experiences to teach undergraduate residential and commercial courses; build relationships with the community, employ technology, and connect with business and industry; inspire and promote rigor, student success, and social mobility; teach 4‑4 course load in studio and lecture formats at varying levels in at least three of the following:

• 2-D and 3-D visualization and design
• Drafting and presentation applications consisting of AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, etc.
• Graphic Presentations
• Design for wellness
• Interior construction and detailing
• Building systems and codes
• Professional practice,
• Virtual reality and artificial intelligence

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) or PhD in Interior design, interior architecture, MS in Architecture, or an area closely related to the disciplines in the department.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Design certifications or licenses
• Industry experience
• Higher education teaching experience

Relocation Requirement

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

10/12/2026

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.

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Open Date 10/12/2026

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] .

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.