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
Assistant Professor – Elementary Education
The Department of Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Education (EMSE) at East Carolina University (ECU) is seeking applicants for one tenure-track, nine-month, full-time, elementary education faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in elementary education. The position begins August 2026. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Responsibilities include teaching a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate Elementary Education courses in face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats; teaching undergraduate and/or graduate residency courses; supervising practicum and/or internship experiences; building connections to local schools; and collaborating within the department and across the college to strengthen course and program alignment. Responsibilities also include engaging in scholarly research and grant-writing, presenting at professional conferences, and collaborating with colleagues to strengthen research-to-practice within the program. The faculty member is expected to engage in appropriate professional service to the department, college, university, local schools, and to the education profession.
Minimum Education/Experience
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with NCSCOS, edTPA, and the North Carolina teacher licensure process and requirements, or similar information from other states. Candidates’ published research and research-in-progress should represent a clear research agenda and/or show promise for a clear research agenda.
Elementary education assistant professor posting
Educational Leadership and Foundations Department Chair
Internal Posting: Only open to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University.
The College of Education seeks a Chair for the Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations, a 12‑month administrative faculty appointment. Programs within the Department include Foundations, School Administration, and the Doctor of Education. The Department also offers various certificates.
Responsibilities include making decisions regarding departmental operations, negotiating teaching assignments and workloads, managing and evaluating faculty and staff, and providing leadership to sustain and expand collaborative partnerships. The Chair will also be responsible for establishing new partnership opportunities, collaborating with faculty across the department, college, and university on curricular and programmatic matters, managing departmental budgets, participating in the hiring process, and advocating for the department within the college and university. The chair will facilitate team building within the department and college and will develop and maintain regional networks with school district partners. Additionally, the Chair will support and advocate for faculty and staff in the department.
Minimum Requirements
- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in one of the college’s program areas from an accredited institution
- Full-time faculty member who is tenured and holds the rank of professor in the College of Education
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
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