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.
Faculty Positions
Teaching Assistant Professor
The College of Education at East Carolina University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term faculty position in the Department of Literacy Studies and Special Education, beginning July 2026. This position will support the College’ of Education’s mission to prepare professional educators and allied practitioners through innovative teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will teach graduate-level courses in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) (i.e., online and face-to-face), assist in developing a program leading to BCBA certification, and collaborate with colleagues across departments, including Psychology. Additional responsibilities include supervising clinical hours, supporting program admissions, building community partnerships, and participating in departmental and college service.
Minimum Education/Qualifications
- Doctoral degree with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis (from an accredited institution)
- Current BCBA or BCBA-D certification in good standing
- Licensed or license-eligible as a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in North Carolina
Staff Positions
Outreach and Engagement Specialist
The College of Education is hiring a full-time, 12-month Outreach and Engagement Specialist (EPS) to support internal and external communication, build relationships, and advance engagement priorities. Reporting to the Dean or designee, the Specialist collaborates with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners to create initiatives aligned with the College’s mission. Responsibilities include cultivating partnerships, coordinating engagement events, supporting internal communications, and promoting a welcoming campus culture. The role also involves implementing strategic priorities, coordinative engagement events, and contributing to assessment and reporting. Key focus areas include community engagement and communication (40%), internal communication and college engagement (30%), and strategic alignment and program support (30%).
Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Outreach & Engagement Specialist
ECU Community School — Principal
To serve as administrator of the East Carolina University School, the Principal will cultivate a culture of innovation that supports effective instructional practices/strategies to promote student academic success and personal success for all students and adults in the school. The Principal will work collaboratively to develop and implement policies, innovative programs, curriculum activities, professional development, and budgets to achieve the mission of the school. The Principal will work collaboratively with university staff to support the work of teacher leadership preparation, school leadership preparation, and education research. The lab school involves cross campus collaboration to provide the students a spectrum of support and services to comprehensively address their academic, social-emotional, physical, and family/community needs. The school will include one class per grade level for kindergarten through 5th grade. The lab school involves an integrated partnership with Pitt County Schools and will be housed within a local elementary school. Responsibilities include Leadership; Positive School Culture; Administrative and Human Resources; Clinical Experience Coordination; Community Relations; Strategic and Organizational Planning.
Minimum Education/Experience
- Master’s degree in educational leadership or related fields (such as educational policy analysis, adult and continuing or curriculum and instruction)
- Current license or eligibility of licensure in K-12 Administration