Assistant Professor, Associate Professor

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor

Position Number : 600176

Full Time or Part Time : Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range : Commensurate with Qualifications

Position Type : Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category : Faculty (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview :

East Carolina University ( www.ecu.edu ) a member of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System, is committed to being a national model for student success, regional transformation and public service. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, cultural enrichment and more, ECU enhances the quality of life for our students, our state, and our world, and launched an exciting strategic plan for 2023-2028, Future Focused-Innovation Driven ( https : / / strategicplan.ecu.edu ) ECU is classified as an R2 Doctoral / Research-Intensive University and enrolls around 27,000 students, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate and professional degrees.

ECU is in Greenville, NC (pop. 95,000 with a metropolitan population of over 170,000), which lies 90 miles east of Raleigh and 80 miles from the Atlantic coast. A thriving small city and regional center for education, health, and the arts, Greenville is a great place to live, work, play, and visit. It has a cost of living more than 10 percent below the national average and boasts a vibrant Downtown district with restaurants, breweries, and shopping. Greenville hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year and offers numerous recreational opportunities, including access to the Tar River, over nine miles of greenways, nearly 30 parks and recreational facilities, and a growing arts scene.

The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences ( https : / / thcas.ecu.edu / ) is home to 16 academic departments including the Department of Psychology, a number of research centers, as well as over twenty inter and multi-disciplinary programs ( https : / / thcas.ecu.edu / undergaduate-programs / ). The College seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of our student body, faculty, staff, and administration and works to increase access to higher education by building a culture of care, belonging, and opportunity.

The Department of Psychology ( http : / / psychology.ecu.edu ) has 30 full-time faculty members, over 800 undergraduate majors, and a master’s program with several concentrations as well as a Specialist-level program in School Psychology. The Department also has a doctoral program in Health Psychology with three separate concentrations – Clinical Health Psychology, Pediatric School Psychology, and Occupational Health Psychology. Both the Clinical Health Psychology and Pediatric School Psychology concentrations are accredited by the American Psychological Association. The Health Psychology program is a current and past recipient of a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Graduate Psychology Education training grant. The Department is also experiencing an unprecedented level of investment from the State of North Carolina in its clinical health psychology and pediatric school psychology doctoral programs and psychology clinic associated with these programs ( https : / / psychology.ecu.edu / pass / ). Faculty routinely collaborate with colleagues throughout the schools and colleges of ECU and have established strong connections with ECU’s School of Dental Medicine, College of Education, and various departments in Brody School of Medicine, including Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, and Cardiology.

Contingent upon available funds.

Job Duties :

A tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or a tenured Associate Professor position in any area within adult or child clinical health psychology or pediatric school psychology, beginning August 2025. The successful applicant will develop an active research program with high potential to secure extramural funding, contribute to the doctoral concentrations in Pediatric School and / or Clinical Health Psychology by supervising graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, including clinical practice, and conduct clinically-related research (e.g., research applied to a clinical problem within the realm of health psychology and / or health behavior with adult or child populations).The candidate will affiliate with the psychology department clinic ( https : / / psychology.ecu.edu / pass / ). Service to the university, community, and profession is expected.

Minimum Education / Experience :

A PhD or equivalent is required from an APA-accredited program.

Applicants must hold a license in psychology, be license-eligible, or have completed a postdoctoral psychology position by the start date. For appointment as an Assistant Professor, candidates must have a conferred PhD and indicators for success in building a robust, independent research program, effective teaching and advising, and service to the department.

For appointment as an Associate Professor, candidates must fulfill the requirements of the appointment of Assistant Professor, including a conferred PhD, and demonstrate consistent achievements in research productivity, teaching, and professional service that would further enhance the reputation of the university. Applicants seeking tenure at initial appointment must have a distinguished and sustained record of teaching, research, and service, which meet criteria in the departmental unit code.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation :

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training / Education :

Licensure eligibility in the State of North Carolina is preferred but not required.

Special Instructions to Applicant :

To apply, complete a candidate profile and submit the following items online at https : / / ecu.peopleadmin.com / postings / 82907

• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three current references.
• Statement of research program
• Statement of teaching interests and philosophy
• Samples of current scholarship

Official transcripts and three letters of reference are required upon employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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 Close Date :

Open Until Filled : Yes

Initial Screening Begins : 01 / 16 / 2025

To apply, visit https : / / ecu.peopleadmin.com / postings / 82907

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 .

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