Assistant Professor (Interior Design and Merchandising)

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

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Position Information


Job Title Assistant Professor (Interior Design and Merchandising)
Position Number 932075
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH Interior Dsgn and Merchandising
Department Homepage https://hhp.ecu.edu/idmr/
Advertising Department INTERIOR DESIGN & MERCHAND
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
Recruitment Range Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview
The Department of Interior Design and Merchandising offers undergraduate degree options in Interior Design as well as Fashion Merchandising and Consumer Studies. The Interior Design option is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the department is positioning itself to also receive accreditation from the Textile and Apparel Programs Accreditation Commission (TAPAC). The unit boasts a talented and caring group of faculty, an active and committed advisory board, and passionate alumni and friends that all contribute to the successful development of well-prepared learners, important scholarship, and impactful service.
Job Location:
ECU is a part of the University of North Carolina system. We pride ourselves on our ability to serve the public, enhance student success, and transform the region. We are one of the largest universities in North Carolina, with almost 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. ECU is the only university in North Carolina with a dental school, medical school, and college of engineering and technology, recognized as a great institution nationally for cost, graduate programs, commitment to economic engagement, and a culture of care, belonging, and opportunity. Our main campus is in uptown Greenville, a rapidly expanding city and the eastern North Carolina region’s predominant health, entertainment, financial, and educational hub. The city also has an ideal location within a short distance of the Outer Banks, Raleigh, Charlotte, Myrtle Beach, and Richmond, Virginia. To learn more about our home: https://working-at.ecu.edu/our-home/
Job Duties
The Department of Interior Design and Merchandising (https://hhp.ecu.edu/idmr/ ) in the College of Health and Human Performance (https://hhp.ecu.edu/ ) at East Carolina University (ECU) (https://www.ecu.edu ) invites applications for a nine-month, Tenure Track position with the title of Assistant Professor. This nine-month, Tenure Track appointment will begin August 2024. The successful candidates will join an enthusiastic, open-minded, and collaborative community of educators-scholars. Yearly and multi-year appointments to be renewed contingent on performance and available funds. As a full member of the faculty body, the teaching faculty receives all the department’s benefits, including start-up, professional development and relocation assistance.
They must possess the combination of education and experiences to:
  • Teach a 2/3 course load in varying levels, content, and modalities.
  • Conduct activities in scholarship consistent with the unit’s expectations for tenure and promotion, including securing external funding (grants/contracts) in support of the candidate’s scholarship program.
  • Serve the university, community, and profession in meaningful ways.


Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience
  • Ph.D. in Fashion Merchandising, Consumer Behavior, or related concentrations.


  • Candidates with the PhD 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.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
A combination of:
Interest in (Teaching or Research)
  • Retail technologies
  • Digital experience
  • Analytics
  • Consumer experience
  • Demonstrate professional experiences along the retail supply chain.
  • Higher education teaching as a graduate student, instructor, or other.
  • An established record of scholarship activities.
  • Interest in pursuing scholarship associated with health and wellbeing, broadly defined.
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online (www.jobs.ecu.edu) in order to be considered for the position.
Application screening will begin November 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
In addition to creating the candidate profile, candidates must submit the following materials online:
  • Cover letter addressing the position description.
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  • A list of three references with contact information.
  • Unofficial copies of all academic transcripts


As part of the screening process, the references provided may be contacted.
Required at the time of employment:
  • Two to three original letters of reference,
  • Official transcripts,
  • A criminal background check,
  • Proper documentation of identity and employability are required.

Applicants must complete a candidate profile by creating an account (see “Create Account” by following the link below) online via the PeopleAdmin system (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com)
Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system.
Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered for meeting this requirement.
For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Lee Gaylord (IDMR 932075) East Carolina University, College of Health and Human Performance 1000 East 5th Street, Rivers West 238 Mail stop 505, Greenville, NC 27858.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with achievement and experience. It is expected that this position will begin in August 2024.
For further information, please contact: Marina Alexander [email protected]

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 any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 10/18/2023
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 11/17/2023
Rank Level Assistant Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/66446
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
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.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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