College of Education Job Openings

ECU’s College of Education trains and prepares educators to work in all environments (i.e., urban, suburban, and rural) however, many of our graduates work in rural communities in eastern North Carolina As such, these positions are focused primarily on those interested in educating, working with, and supporting those in rural environments as well as conducting research on issues pertaining to rural education.

These positions are part of a college-wide search for the College of Education at East Carolina University (ECU), designed to connect, support, and empower incoming faculty along interests that support the university’s mission and vision priorities.

Candidates are encouraged to apply for these positions if they share interests that include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Strengthening educational opportunities and academic programs to meet the needs of a rural population
  • Identifying and closing equity gaps in educational settings (e.g., Underserved student achievement in rural environments; Student achievement support for elementary community schools in Colleges of Education)
  • Creating and sustaining a culture of care and belonging for all in educational settings (e.g., Experiences of underrepresented teachers and leaders in educational settings; Rural educators, Leadership experiences of educational leaders serving historically marginalized populations; Preparing educators to work effectively with all learners and stakeholders)
  • Sustaining an inclusive educational environment that welcomes a broad representation of persons and perspectives (e.g., recruitment and retention of all, including underrepresented groups, into educator preparation programs)
  • Collaboration with community and university partners to foster comprehensive well-being and regional and educational transformation (e.g., community school education)
  • Increasing access and advancement for all learners through innovative teaching, research, and creative activities

Faculty Positions

STEM Center – Director

The Center for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Education is within the College of Education and reports directly to the Dean.  The mission and vision of the Center will strengthen the STEM education enterprise by:

  • Improving the quality and quantity of P-12 teachers of science and mathematics
  • Providing strong experiences in science and mathematics for all P-20 students while increasing the number of graduates pursuing careers in STEM disciplines
  • Creating a supportive environment for multidisciplinary research, evaluation, and assessment while bridging the gap between educators and STEM professionals
  • Encouraging community engagement that leads to increased university partnerships with school districts, business and industry, and the community

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

The Director of the Center for STEM Education is a full-time, 12-month position with no more than 49% reassigned time for the selected faculty member to fulfill the administrative duties as the Director of the STEM Center. On average, the director will be expected to teach, or account for through funding, at least three courses per year.

Minimum Education/Experience

  • Doctoral degree in education with an emphasis in one of the STEM-related disciplines, a STEM discipline, or a related field. Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of application.
  • Tenured Associated Professor or Professor
  • Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and/or leadership in P-20 schools in one of the STEM disciplines
  • Demonstrated experience forming relationships/partnerships within and outside of the College of Education and university

STEM Center Director job posting

REI – Director

The mission of the College of Education’s Rural Education Institute (REI) is to facilitate partnerships and research-driven innovations that provide enhanced opportunities for pk-16 students and their families in rural communities. REI serves as a collaborator with rural communities to research, innovate, and widely disseminate knowledge to benefit rural people and places. REI supports all areas of the College of Education as well as the college’s Latham Clinical Schools Network (LCSN), partnerships with all 43 school districts in eastern NC.

REI leads the state affiliate for the National Rural Education Association and publishes Theory & Practice of Rural Education, a leading rural education research journal. REI establishes sustainable research-practice partnerships with rural schools and community partners through externally funded projects. REI also provides fee-based services in Grant Development, Professional Development (PD), Program Evaluation, Research and Design, Symposium/Conference, and Technical Assistance. REI works with faculty within COE, ECU, and nationally to amplify the impact in rural schools and communities.

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

The College of Education Rural Education Institute Director is a full-time, 12-month position with no more than 49% reassigned time for the selected faculty member to fulfill the administrative as the director of REI. On average, the director will be expected to teach, or account for through funding, at least three courses per year.

Minimum Education/Experience

  • Doctoral degree in education or related area; Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of application
  • Tenured Associate Professor or Professor
  • 10 years of relevant experience collaborating with rural schools and communities
  • Demonstrated record of securing substantial funding in support of research and creative activities; record of grant administration
  • Demonstrated authentic, sustained community engagement
  • Demonstrated ability to form relationships/partnerships within and out of the College of Education

REI Director job posting

Library Science – Assistant Professor (2 positions available)

The Department of Interdisciplinary Professions in the College of Education at East Carolina University is seeking two full-time, tenure-track, nine-month faculty members in Library Science. These positions are at the rank of Assistant Professor and begin August 2025. The MLS program at East Carolina University has three master’s degree concentrations: academic librarianship, public librarianship, and school librarianship with a new concentration launching for Fall 2025 that specializes in archives and cultural heritage informatics. The teaching mode is primarily asynchronous online.  The candidate for the Assistant Professor position will teach graduate courses in a fully online format and will serve in additional, value-added capacities to the department through recruitment and retention initiatives, curriculum development and improvement, and accreditation/assessment efforts. The successful candidate will conduct research, teach, and advise students in our ALA-accredited master’s degree program. Program, department, college, university, and professional service is also expected.

Minimum Education/Experience

  • A doctoral degree in library, information sciences, or a related field is required.
  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they will support students in one or more of the program concentrations through their research or teaching; as well as a documented record or ability to build a record of research and scholarship, and experience or demonstrated ability in design and delivery of courses in a variety of formats.
  • ABD candidates will be initially appointed with the probationary term rank of Assistant Professor and must have the terminal degree conferred prior to the first reappointment. Qualifying degrees must be conferred and received from appropriately accredited institutions.
  • In addition to the required qualifications, specialized knowledge of rural librarianship, community-based librarianship, organization of information, or technologies for library services, or archival studies is especially welcome.

Library Science Assistant Professor job posting

Counselor Education – Assistant Professor

The CACREP-accredited Counselor Education program in the College of Education at East Carolina University is seeking a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty member at the assistant level, with a professional specialization in School Counseling, starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, preferably August 2025. Responsibilities of this position include teaching various graduate-level courses in Counselor Education, overseeing supervision of practicum and internship experiences, maintaining robust scholarly productivity, as well as collaborating with faculty colleagues on curriculum development, advising, recruitment, and admissions activities. Potential program services roles may include leading residency planning and coordination, clinical experience coordination, or other roles contingent upon program needs.

The MS in Counselor Education at East Carolina University includes CACREP accredited specializations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and Student Affairs and College Counseling. Faculty members teach across all three specializations, and this position specifically will be focused in the area of School Counseling, although not exclusively. Faculty are expected to teach online courses in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. Although courses are taught online, faculty maintain an on-campus presence and are not considered DE.

Minimum Education/Experience

  • PhD or EdD in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited counseling program
  • Qualifying degrees must be conferred at time of application and received from appropriately accredited institutions.
  • Licensure as a School Counselor in North Carolina or eligibility for licensure in NC is required.
  • Demonstrated history of research, teaching, and service.

Counselor Education Assistant Professor job posting

Staff Positions

REI – Community School Coordinator (multiple positions – Bertie County [two positions], Hyde County [one position], Northampton County [two positions], Washington County [one position])

The Rural Education Institute (REI) will partner with the North Carolina Community School Coalition (NCCSC) to expand access to Full-Service Community Schools (FSCSs) in North Carolina over 5 years, beginning January 2024. This is a State Scaling Grant from the Department of Education (U.S. Department of Education). REI is the regional implementation partner tasked with the strategic growth and leadership of the community schools expansion model in eastern North Carolina. In this model, Full-Service Community Schools partner with families and community organizations through these Four Pillars: 1) Integrated Student Supports, 2) Expanded and Enriched Learning Time and Opportunities, 3) Active Family and Community Engagement, and 4) Collaborative Leadership and Practices.

The major responsibilities are to support the implementation of the full-service community school strategy at the school site level. This position will conduct an extensive needs and assets assessment and work with the school’s inclusive leadership team (and a broad range of school staff, families, administrators, and community partners) to develop and implement a strategic plan based on the results of that assessment. This position will initiate, facilitate, and maintain programs at the school level aligned with the district strategic plan and develop and further the wisest use of community resources to create optimal impact by enhancing community and individual assets, meeting critical needs, and promoting long-term collective solutions.

Minimum Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience
  • Preferred working knowledge of K-12 school processes and practices. Knowledge, skills, and experience developing community supports in schools. Excellent organizational, management, and technical skills. Strong interpersonal skills including networking with K-12 setting (students, parents, and administrators), community members, collaborating with university grant partners, and university grant team members
  • At least 3 years of work experience in educational settings (formal or informal), leadership, supervising, and collaborating with community partners
  • Experience working in rural school and community settings
  • Demonstrated project management and coordination skills
  • Capacity to build and sustain networks and to collaborate across systems
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all populations
  • Computer skills; familiarity with a full range of basic software (Office 365); familiarity with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) as well as webpage development

REI Community School Coordinator job posting

Office of Clinical Experiences & Alternative Licensure – Clinical Experiences Coordinator

The Clinical Experiences Coordinator at East Carolina University’s College of Education, situated within the Office of Clinical Experiences and Alternative Licensure, plays a pivotal role in coordinating the logistics of teacher candidate field experiences and student teaching internships. Central to this role is the management of placement data and the tracking of candidate requirements, coupled with providing essential support to candidates, clinical teachers, and university supervisors regarding training and internship obligations. With extensive interaction across various stakeholders, including candidates, advisors, program coordinators, faculty, university supervisors, and district partners, this position serves as a crucial liaison between educator preparation programs and district partners. The position has the potential to support alternative licensure candidates through intake and advising in response to enrollment demands.

  • Program administration and coordination
  • Candidate placement and support
  • Clinical educator development and support

Minimum Education/Experience

  • Master’s degree required; will accept a bachelor’s degree in education, administration, or related field and 2 years of relevant experience in substitution
  • Professional experience teaching and/or administrative experience in public education, community college education, or higher education is essential

Clinical Experiences Coordinator job posting

Rural Education Institute – Associate Director Counseling CARE Corps

The COE Rural Education Institute’s (REI) Collaborative Action in Rural Education (CARE) Corps will create reasonable, resilient spaces in rural schools and communities to tutor, teach, and provide mental health support for youth and families in eastern NC. Through AmeriCorps funding, CARE Corps will support 78 AmeriCorps members who will serve as peer tutors/mentors, classroom teaching support, or mental health clinicians in Beaufort, Carteret, Edgecombe, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, Pitt, Wilson Counties. At the end of the first program year, the AmeriCorps members will be responsible for serving 4,050 kindergarten through 12th grade students. In addition, the AmeriCorps members will leverage 480 volunteers who will be engaged in national days of service (9/11 Day of Service, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, National AmeriCorps Week, National Volunteer Week) and in service projects scheduled at partner agencies.

The Associate Director CARE Corps will work with the ECU REI Team to ensure strong relationships with our school district and community partners leading to effective CARE members in the program, and high levels of service for families and students. The Associate Director will be responsible for all duties related to CARE Corps branches of resiliency, teaching, and counseling member services and evaluation activities associated with REI’s CARE Corps grant and school/community partners. Duties include but are not limited to: recruitment of members and sites, securing memoranda of understanding, collect and analyze entry/exit participant evaluation data, collect and analyze fidelity data (logs and evaluation reports), technical assistance provision related to counseling service activities for grant partners, preparation and facilitation of training, supervision and mentorship of a Resiliency, Teaching, and Counseling CARE members and site supervisors serving, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience

  • Masters degree in Education or related discipline
  • 5 years demonstrated work experience related to job duties

REI Associate Director for Counseling CARE Corps job posting

Rural Education Institute – Associate Director of Family and Community Engagement

The Rural Education Institute (REI) was established to increase awareness of the unique strengths and needs of rural schools in North Carolina. REI serves as a collaborator with rural communities to research, innovate, and widely disseminate knowledge to benefit rural schools and communities and is one of ECU’s UNC System recognized institutions. REI’s mission is to initiate and facilitate partnerships and research-driven innovations that enhance holistic development and opportunities for pk-16 students and their families in rural communities.
The Rural Education Institute (REI) will partner with the North Carolina Community School Coalition (NCCSC) to expand access to Full-Service Community Schools (FSCSs) in North Carolina over 5 years, beginning January 2024. This is a State Scaling Grant from the Department of Education (U.S. Department of Education). REI is the regional implementation partner tasked with the strategic growth and leadership of the community schools expansion model in eastern North Carolina. In this model, Full-Service Community Schools partner with families and community organizations through these Four Pillars: 1) Integrated Student Supports, 2) Expanded and Enriched Learning Time and Opportunities, 3) Active Family and Community Engagement, and 4) Collaborative Leadership and Practices.

This position will serve as the Associate Director of Family and Community Engagement in REI’s Eastern Regional Implementation of FSCS. The Associate Director will be part of a REI team which is responsible for the implementation of the community school model in an anticipated 20 schools across eastern NC over the next 5 years, each of which will have a Community School Coordinator. Associate Director Duties include but are not limited to: supporting the expansion strategy, supporting the development and operations of School Advisory Boards and community partnerships, supporting family and student engagement in FSCSs, creating and leading the Regional FSCS Council, and other duties as assigned. This position will report to the FSCS Director of REI and work closely with other key leadership in REI. This position will maintain an office on the ECU campus and travel is expected.

Minimum Education/Experience

  • Masters degree in Education or related discipline from accredited institution
  • At least 3 years of work experience within education, healthcare, or social services sectors
  • Experience working in rural K-12 related settings
  • Demonstrated project coordination skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build, support, and manage a team towards high-yield goals

REI Associate Director of Family and Community Engagement job posting