Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University is seeking to fill a full-time teaching position in the School of Communication. The role involves teaching graduate and undergraduate courses focusing on interpersonal/organizational communication and public relations. Qualified candidates will possess a master's degree or higher in Communication or a related field, with opportunities available for those with a PhD. The university emphasizes innovative teaching, research, and community engagement as part of its mission.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher required for Teaching Instructor.
• PhD and 2 years experience required for Teaching Assistant Professor.
• 18 graduate-level credit hours in Communication or related field necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate Communication courses.
• Contribute to core courses in the strategic communication graduate program.
• Support undergraduate interpersonal/organizational and public relations concentrations.

Skills

Ability to teach undergraduate courses

Ability to teach graduate courses

Education

Masters degree in Communication or related field

PhD in Communication or related field

Job description

Position Number: TF0009-COMMF2025

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Qualifications

Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview:

School of Communication

Job Duties:

The School of Communication invites applications for a fixed-term temporary position in Communication. Primary responsibilities include teaching existing graduate and undergraduate courses in Communication. The candidate will teach courses supporting the undergraduate interpersonal/organizational concentration and public relations concentration, and contribute to core courses in the strategic communication graduate program.

Requirements include a Masters degree or higher and 18 graduate-level credit hours in Communication or a related field for appointment as a Teaching Instructor. For consideration as a Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor, a PhD in Communication or a related field and 2 years of experience are required.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

N/A

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Preferred qualifications include the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate COMM courses, focusing on IOC and Public Relations.

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Applicants must submit a candidate profile online through East Carolina University's application system, along with a cover letter, resume, and three references with contact information. Official transcripts are required for finalists. If selected, 2-3 letters of recommendation will be requested via email from references entered in the system. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant:

Complete a candidate profile online and submit all requested documents. Candidates with the preferred education and experience must meet the minimum requirements as well.

East Carolina University aims to be a national model for student success, public service, and regional transformation through innovative teaching, research, and community engagement.