Tenure-Track Engineering Professor (ME/Env/Chem)

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC seeks an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering to teach undergraduate courses and laboratories, mentor students, and develop a funded research program. The position emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and contribution to ABET-accredited curricula across mechanical and environmental engineering concentrations.

The ideal candidate will hold a terminal degree in a relevant field, pursue externally funded

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required in mechanical, environmental, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Degrees from regionally accredited institutions or foreign equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate engineering courses and laboratories aligned with the candidate's expertise and department needs.
• Develop and sustain an active research program with potential for external funding and peer‑reviewed scholarship.
• Mentor students through research, design projects, experiential learning, and professional development.
• Advise engineering students and contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation efforts.
• Collaborate with faculty and students across the department, college, and university on interdisciplinary teaching and research initiatives.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and broader community.

Education

Terminal degree in mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or related field

Job description

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC seeks an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering to teach undergraduate courses and laboratories, mentor students, and develop a funded research program. The position emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and contribution to ABET-accredited curricula across mechanical and environmental engineering concentrations.

The ideal candidate will hold a terminal degree in a relevant field, pursue externally funded