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
Administrative Support Associate – Advanced
Primary administrative support to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Graduate Education, as well as the Assistant Dean for Faculty and Staff Development, Wellness, and Engagement, in all matters pertaining to assigned responsibilities in the College of Education. Manages the deans’ calendars and sets up appointments/meetings, communicates with internal/external constituents. manages multiple electronic and actual systems and reports, and handles all travel arrangements. Demonstrates significant knowledge of the goals, priorities, commitments of the associate/assistant deans and operational structure of the college. Applies knowledge of the strategic goals, organizational practices and critical codes, policies, rules, and regulations that impact the work of the associate dean and assistant deans. Exercises independent judgment and understands the impact of the decisions on the associate and assistant deans’ roles and responsibilities. Coordinates and facilitates solutions with internal and external organizations and constituents within delegated authority for the associate dean and assistant deans. Performs additional duties/responsibilities as assigned by Associate/Assistant Deans.
Minimum Education/Experience
- High school diploma or equivalency, or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work
Administrative Support Associate Official Posting
Department Chair for the Department of Special Education, Foundations and Research
The department of Special Education, Foundations and Research in the College of Education at East Carolina University (ECU) is seeking applicants for a twelve-month, Department Chair. The position begins potentially in the Fall of 2024. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications. The position of Chairperson of the Department of Special Education, Foundations and Research (SEFR) is expected to have an on-campus presence. Responsibilities include facilitating the development and attainment of departmental goals with a clear vision for the Department’s future; decision-making; negotiating teaching assignments, research, and service loads for faculty; evaluating faculty and staff; managing budgets; and advocating for the Department in college and university issues/context.
The position oversees three distinct programs: 1) the Special Education program: leading to the Bachelor of Science in Special Education (Adapted and General Curriculum Licensure Areas), post-baccalaureate Initial Licensure; the Master of Arts in Education in Special Education (in four advanced licensure areas), and two graduate certificate programs (Behavior Specialist and DeafBlind); 2) the Foundations of Education program: providing graduate and undergraduate courses that prepare students across the college and university with the knowledge and skills necessary to advance democratic forms of education and offering one graduate certificate program (Racial Equity Studies); and 3) the Research program. In addition, the Department houses the Irene Howell Assistive Technology Center, Neurocognition Lab, and has faculty connections to the McClammy Counseling and Research Laboratory.
The Chair position is active in hiring faculty and administrative staff, as well as assigning faculty workloads, individual course schedules, service assignments, and faculty evaluation. This position will also be mentoring junior and senior faculty with their professional goals in relation to teaching, scholarship, efforts to secure external funding, and research initiatives. In addition, this position will provide guidance related to promotion and tenure policies and procedures for tenure, tenure track, and fixed term faculty, advancement in rank or title; and modeling a culture of care, belonging, and opportunity for all in education curriculum, teaching practices, research, and/or service to our constituents as well as on institutional, interpersonal, and personal levels.
Minimum Education/Experience
- Candidates must possess a PhD or EdD in Special Education, Foundations of Education, Research, or a closely related discipline.
- Rank will be Associate or Full Professor with salary commensurate to qualifications.
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
Department Chair for the Department of Interdisciplinary Professions
The department of Interdisciplinary Professions in the College of Education at East Carolina University (ECU) is seeking applicants for a twelve-month, Department Chair. The position begins potentially on July 1, 2024. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications. The position of Chairperson of the Department of Interdisciplinary Professions (IDP) is expected to have an on-campus presence. Responsibilities include facilitating the development and attainment of departmental goals with a clear vision for the Department’s future aligning with the mission of the college and university at large https://education.ecu.edu/idp/. Those responsibilities include, but are not limited to: decision-making; negotiating teaching assignments, research, and service loads for faculty; providing leadership in cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff, learners and stakeholders; evaluating faculty and staff; providing leadership to the success of established collaborative partnerships and innovative foresight to the establishment of new partnership opportunities; collaborating with faculty within the Department and across the college regarding curricular and related programmatic matters; managing budgets; involvement in the hiring process of faculty and staff; and advocating for the IDP Department in college and university issues/contexts, and sustaining academic teaching, research, excellence following the ECU service model focus “Servire” – To serve the community, and the profession.
Minimum Education/Experience
- Candidates must have a conferred doctoral degree in Adult Education, Counselor Education, Library Science or a related field.
- Rank will be Associate or Full Professor with salary commensurate to qualifications.
Special Education – Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor/Teaching Associate Professor
The department of Special Education, Foundations and Research in the College of Education at East Carolina University (ECU) is seeking applications and nominations for a fixed term, nine-month, full-time faculty position available Fall 2024. Title and salary are commensurate with qualifications. Responsibilities include teaching online and/or face to face K-12 special education courses; meet with students during office hours; work on collaborative curriculum revisions; and serve on committees. Candidates will supervise practicum experiences and/or internships and provide service to the university, community, and profession. Other duties as assigned by the department chair.
Minimum Education/Experience
- PhD or EdD in Special Education or Curriculum and Instruction
- Current or eligibility for NC Teaching Licensure in Special Education
- Experience working with diverse K-12 students, experience developing and teaching online, asynchronous instruction for special education teachers seeking initial instruction, and experience with the edTPA preferred.
Spangler Distinguished Professor of Early Child Literacy
East Carolina University is currently seeking applications for a full-time, nine-month faculty position for the Spangler Distinguished Professorship in Early Child Literacy within the Department of Literacy Studies, English Education, and History Education. This postiion begins in August 2024. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications. The candidate will be expected to coordinate, conduct, and publish research to advance the field’s understanding of early literacy with a focus on cultivating a culture of care, belonging, and opportunity for faculty, staff, learners and stakeholders.
Minimum Education/Experience
- This position requires a doctoral degree in reading/literacy or related fields of curriculum and instruction, literacy education, or special education with expertise in literacy
- Hold the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
- Applicants should have a distinguished record of teaching, research, and service in early literacy, and successful experience in collaborating with early literacy teachers and higher education faculty