Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 11 months ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 15 Jun 2023

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor
Position Number 929922
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH Col of Health and Human Perf
Department Homepage https://hhp.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department HLTH/HUMAN PERF,COLLEGE OF
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Master Teaching instructor, Teaching Assistant Instructor, Teaching Associate Professor
Working Title Master Teaching instructor, Teaching Assistant Instructor, Teaching Associate 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
East Carolina University is an emerging national research university with an enrollment of nearly 29,000 students. The University offers 84 bachelor’s degree programs, 71 master’s degree programs, 18 doctoral degree programs, and 82 departmental certificates. The University is comprised of 10 academic colleges/schools including a medical and dental school. East Carolina University is located in Greenville, N.C., a diverse and progressive city of approximately 90,000. It is within two hours driving distance of the Atlantic Coast to the east and the Research Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill to the west. The College of Health and Human Performance is home to six academic departments. There are excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaborations within the College and across the University. The College employs two full-time instructional technology consultants, and pre and post award grant specialists.
More information can be found at the College website: https://hhp.ecu.edu/
Job Duties
This 12-month, fixed-term (non-tenure-track) faculty position will provide instruction, training, and mentoring of learners as they develop and apply research skills. Faculty level of master teaching instructor, teaching assistant professor, or teaching associate professor will be commensurate with qualifications. This position will have primary instructor duties and/or support instruction in courses that may include, for example, HLTH 2005: Research Skills in Health Information, HLTH 4010 Senior Seminar; SOCW 3401 Social Work Research; SOCW 3402 Applied Research and Statistics in Social Work; HDFS 4521 Research, Teaching and Leadership Experiences in HDFS; graduate coursework that develops skills for the critique of research literature and articulation between statistical/analytical methods and research designs; delivery of content leading to a credential in research skills or research development; and, mentorship of students engaged in undergraduate research. The exact assignment will depend on the credentialing and training of the candidate hired.
The faculty member in this position will provide service as the Research Development Program Director and in that role will provide strategic leadership to advance research capabilities across the College of Health and Human Performance by educating and supporting students, staff, and faculty on research development, submission, implementation, and evaluation activities. Service will also include working with university offices, community partners, and other constituents to successfully guide students and faculty to needed resources. As HHP continues to grow its research and methods expertise and portfolio, successfully connecting, coordinating, and disseminating methodological resources within the college will also be an important aspect of service in this position.
Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience
Master’s degree in a discipline relevant to the job duties above including any of the disciplines of HHP (Health Education and Promotion, Human Development and Family Science, Interior Design and Merchandising, Kinesiology, Recreation Sciences, or Social Work) OR a discipline with a focus on data management, training/development, and resource management (e.g., accounting, biostatistics, business administration, library science, public administration) AND clearly documented expertise with health-related research and training relevant to a HHP discipline so that the candidate can be appropriately credentialed for teaching in a HHP unit.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
Not applicable
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
The ideal candidate will be committed to advancing ECU’s mission of regional transformation, student success, and public service through teaching and training. Candidates that work well independently and that also thrive as part of a team working together on problem solving and innovations are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have strong and extensive evidence of teaching, ideally including professional or faculty development training and training development, and an excellent record of having collaborated on research development or research projects. The candidate will recognize the variety of faculty, student, and staff experiences and be able to work successfully with all of the HHP Office of Research Development and Administration’s partners. Finally, the ideal candidate will share our zeal for advancing the mission of the university by strengthening the research capacity of our college.
Special Instructions to Applicant
In order to apply, candidates must submit the following materials online at www.jobs.ecu.edu:
1) Cover letter addressing position description
2) Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3) A list of three references with contact information.
• As part of the screening process, the references provided may be contacted. At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Applicants must complete a candidate profile by creating an account (see “Create Account” by following 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 towards 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 CHHP-929922 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 Fall 2023.
• For further information, please contact: Dr. Joseph Lee at [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 06/01/2023
Open Until Filled No
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. 06/15/2023
Initial Screening Begins 06/16/2023
Rank Level Instructor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/62866
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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