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 – Counselor Education
The CACREP-accredited Counselor Education program at East Carolina University is seeking a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty member at the assistant level, starting in the 2026-2027 academic year, preferably August 2026. The program is located in the Department of Interdisciplinary Professions in the College of Education. 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. Although courses are taught online, faculty maintain an on-campus presence and are not considered DE.
Minimum Education/Experience
- Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree in counselor education from a CACREP-accredited counseling program. Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Demonstrated history of research, teaching and service
Counselor education assistant professor job posting
Assistant Chair
INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University in the College of Education.
The Assistant Chair will provide overarching support for the Chair and Program Directors. The Assistant Chair will support the Chairs in several important areas within the department including Curriculum & Course Management, Student Affairs, Faculty Support, and Academic Program Management. They will also be fundamental in assisting the Chairs with Administrative and Operational duties within the department.
Responsibilities include:
- Curriculum and Course Management (20%)
- Lead discussions/supports in course scheduling and curriculum development; catalog/website updates; may act as director of a program, depending on departmental needs
- Student Affairs (30%)
- Oversight of undergraduate and/or graduate admissions/advising; student petition and waivers; oversee recruitment and retention efforts
- Faculty Support (50%)
- Facilitating faculty mentorship; coordinating departmental committees; assisting with part-time faculty reviews; new faculty onboarding; new faculty credentialing; academic Program Management; assist with program assessments, accreditation, and reviews; provide undergraduate and graduate program direction; administrative and operational duties; assist Chair with resource allocation; assist Chair with policy implementation; assist with special projects as assigned by the department chair; support for program directors as needed; acting in the Chair’s absence as needed
Minimum Education/Experience
- PhD or EdD in one of the college’s program areas from an accredited institution
- Full-time faculty who are tenured and hold the rank of associate professor or professor in the College of Education
Director of Research Support
The Director of Research Support serves as a strategic advisor and resource to the Associate Dean for Research, Innovation, and Development, providing specialized leadership for research-related initiatives within the College of Education. This position focuses on strengthening faculty research capacity, supporting grant development, and advancing scholarly productivity, compliance, and collaboration opportunities. The Director works collaboratively with department chairs, faculty, institutes/centers, the Dean’s office, UMCIRB, Office of Research Integrity and Compliance and other university partners to enhance research infrastructure and drive impact across the College.
Minimum Education/Experience
- Current tenured or tenured track faculty member within the College of Education
- Knowledge of research development, compliance, and funding processes
- Demonstrated strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills