New

Director of Faculty Development

East Carolina University

Commensurate with Qualifications

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Mar 10, 2026

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Director of Faculty Development
Position Number	COE-Faculty Dev
Vacancy Open to	ECU Employees
Department	AAH College of Education
Department Homepage	https://education.ecu.edu/ecucs/
Advertising Department	COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Director
Working Title	Director of Faculty Development
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	N/A
Full Time or Part Time	Part 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)
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The mission of the College of Education is to prepare and develop professionals in vocational teacher education and information/office education through effective teaching, the dissemination of knowledge, generation and application of research, and service to the educational business communities. The College is committed to the purpose of preparing educational and business professionals who are both academically and technically proficient. The teacher education programs share the additional purposes of preparing professional educators who are reflective in practice, committed to the intellectual empowerment of others, and guided by the larger democratic purposes of American education.
Job Duties	INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University. The Director of Faculty Development leads and coordinates faculty-centered development efforts, including learning communities, workshops, and structured support programs related to promotion, tenure, reappointment, advancement in title, and post-tenure vitality. Working collaboratively with faculty, department chairs, and college leadership, the Director helps foster a culture of continuous growth, mentoring, and scholarly productivity. This position focuses on developmental and educational support and does not manage or overseeconfidential personnel evaluation processes. The Director of Faculty Development collaborates with COE Executive Team, Office for Faculty Excellence, COE Office for Research and Innovation, Director of Research Support Faculty Development & Career Progression Support * Lead college-wide faculty development initiatives that support career progression across ranks, including pre-tenure, tenure-track, fixed-term, and senior faculty. * Design and facilitate programming that supports faculty advancement, including promotion, tenure, reappointment, advancement in title, and post-tenure growth. * Develop resources and guidance materials that assist faculty in navigating academic career milestones and expectations. Faculty Resource Communities & Learning Groups * Coordinate and facilitate Faculty Resource Community ( FRC) groups and other learning communities that provide peer support, accountability, and professional development. * Support the creation of career-stage-based, or topic-focused faculty communities aligned with faculty needs and College priorities. * Collaborate with faculty facilitators to ensure consistency, quality, and impact across faculty development offerings. Professional & Personal Development Programming * Collaborate with Associate Dean for Innovation and Development to assist with planning workshops, series, and professional development sessions focused on teaching effectiveness, scholarly productivity, mentoring, leadership development, work-life integration, and faculty wellbeing. * Collaborate with campus partners to offer programming that supports faculty resilience, balance, and long-term career sustainability. * Support faculty leadership development initiatives that prepare faculty for administrative, programmatic, and service leadership roles. Mentoring & Faculty Success Initiatives * Support mentoring initiatives for early-career, mid-career, and senior faculty, including peer and group mentoring models. * Collaborate with COE Leadership Team to strengthen mentoring practices that support retention, productivity, and professional fulfillment. Assessment, Planning & Continuous Improvement * Contribute to planning, assessment, and evaluation of faculty development initiatives to ensure effectiveness and alignment with College goals. * Collect feedback and participation data to inform future programming and enhancements. * Perform other duties as assigned that advance faculty development and College priorities. The selected candidate will retain their faculty status and receive an administrative stipend. Contingent on availability of funding.
Minimum Education/Experience	Current full-time, tenured faculty member within the College of Education. Demonstrated experience in faculty mentoring, professional development, or academic leadership. Knowledge of faculty career pathways, promotion and tenure expectations, and academic progression. Evidence of effective collaboration across departments or interdisciplinary initiatives. Demonstrated strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Experience leading faculty development programs, learning communities, or professional development workshops. Experience supporting faculty through promotion, tenure, or advancement processes in a developmental capacity. Familiarity with evidence-based faculty development models (e.g., learning communities, mentoring frameworks). Demonstrated commitment to a culture of care and holistic faculty development practices.
License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant	East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information online. 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 in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. Applicants much 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	03/09/2026
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	03/24/2026
Rank Level	Professor, Associate Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/91855
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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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
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