Assistant Professor

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Assistant Professor

Position Number 937609

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

Department AAH Chemistry

Department Homepage https://chemistry.ecu.edu/

Advertising Department

CHEMISTRY, DEPT OF

Division Academic Affairs

Classification Title Assistant Professor

Working Title Assistant Professor

Number of Vacancies 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. Commensurate with Qualifications

Position Location (City) Greenville

Position Type Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category Faculty (Teaching)

Be a Pirate! Be a Pirate!

East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Organizational Unit Overview

Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university’s colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU’s culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation.

The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences advances access, knowledge, and opportunity through high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, innovative research and creative activities, and meaningful community engagement, all grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. We equip our graduates to address complex challenges, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and lead fulfilling lives.

The Department of Chemistry is a student-centered department that offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemistry, a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry in collaboration with the Department of Biology, and a PhD via the Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Biology, Biomedicine, and Chemistry. Our research interests span the traditional fields of chemistry (analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical) with numerous interdisciplinary collaborations with faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences and the Brody School of Medicine.

Job Duties The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chemical Education, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027. This position is an academic year (9-month) appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and service.

This person is expected to be highly research active, serve as a catalyst for new research projects, and establish a collaborative, synergistic, productive and externally funded research program. They will recruit, mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, including supervision of research activities leading to theses and dissertations. The specific chemical education research and teaching area of the candidate are open.

Minimum Education/Experience A Ph.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Education or closely related field and demonstrated expertise in discipline-based education research are required. Candidates with Ph.D. conferred at the time of initial appointment will hold the probationary rank of Assistant Professor. ABD candidates will also be initially appointed with the probationary term rank of Assistant Professor and must have the terminal degree conferred prior to their first reappointment.Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education We value a range of prior experiences, including: mentoring of student research, participation in grant proposal preparation and obtaining external funding, and a record of scholarly publications and presentations. Experience teaching chemistry courses and participating in interdisciplinary research teams will be viewed favorably.

Special Instructions to Applicant To apply, complete a candidate profile and submit the following items for position number 937609 at https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/98106:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Statement of teaching philosophy and how you could contribute to the department’s ongoing initiatives that include curriculum reshaping, course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs), and engagement of undergraduates through Learning Assistant (LA) and Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA) positions
• Research plan including opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration
• Contact information for three current references

Review of applications will begin on 12/5/2026 and continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts and 2-3 official letters of reference are required upon employment. For the purposes of initial screening, candidates should arrange for three letters of reference to be emailed as a signed pdf attachment to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Anne Spuches, spuchesa@ecu.edu.

Inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair Dr. Anne Spuches, spuchesa@ecu.edu.

Contingent upon available funding. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit the required documents, as requested. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Job Open Date 11/04/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.

Initial Screening Begins 12/05/2026

Rank Level Assistant Professor

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/98106

Nondiscrimination Statement East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.