Assistant Professor (Interior Design and Merchandising)

East Carolina University

Commensurate with Qualifications

relocation assistance

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Oct 24, 2024

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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
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)
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 2025. 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 September 2024 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 2025. For further information, please contact: Marina Alexander ALEXANDERM@ecu.edu 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	08/01/2024
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	09/15/2024
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 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.
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.