Teaching Instructor

East Carolina University, in Greenville, North Carolina, is about 1.5 hours from the state capital of Raleigh, four hours to Charlotte, and 1.5 hours from Atlantic Ocean beaches. ECU is one of the largest institutions in the UNC System with more than 28,000 undergraduate, graduate, medical and dental students (https://facts.ecu.edu/). ECU is a leader in Distance Education (https://online.ecu.edu/).

The School of Communication (https://communication.ecu.edu/) is housed in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. We enroll nearly 800 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. We offer a Bachelor of Science in Communication, and students can concentrate their studies in Interpersonal-Organizational, Journalism, Media Studies or Public Relations. We offer a Master of Arts and, for undergraduates, an Accelerated Master of Arts in Communication, with a concentration in Strategic Communication. We house a Research Center with eye-tracker software, BioPac and VR equipment, and a Center for Communication Excellence.

The School of Communication invites applications for an Instructor position in Communication that serves the core curriculum with a focus in courses that support concentrations in Interpersonal/Organization Communication and Media Studies. This is a nine-month, full-time faculty position available Spring 2025. The successful candidate will maintain a 4:4 teaching load and service to the unit and university.

Primary responsibilities include: (1) teaching foundations courses in the School of Communication including but not limited to Fundamentals of Speech Communication and Public Speaking; (2) syllabi development and collaborating with faculty on curriculum development; (3) engaging in service at the unit and university levels and (4) supporting student success through ongoing teaching activities and applied experiences. This position is contingent upon available funding.

A Master's degree in Communication is required, and the degree must be conferred and received from an appropriately accredited institution. Candidates must have demonstrated success or strong potential of success for teaching expertise at the university level in introductory communication courses including public speaking and principles of speech communication. Teaching experience is preferred.

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The School desires candidates with knowledge of trends in the communication discipline to prepare students for a competitive job market. Also preferred is teaching experience at the university level along with pedagogical expertise in interpersonal and mediated communication.

To be considered for the position, candidates must submit an online profile to the University jobs site, and with it upload (1) a current CV, (2) cover letter, (3) list of 3 references with contact information, and (4) statement of teaching philosophy (1-3 pages). Applicants, if they choose, may also provide a link to work samples and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. Also, the candidate of choice will be required to submit an original official transcript. Proper documentation of identity, employability, and official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.

If selected as a candidate of choice, 2-3 Letters of Recommendation will be required. An automatic email will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the references section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of Recommendation submitted via the applicant tracking system will be verified and considered toward meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. 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 ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

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.