Assistant Professor

East Carolina University

Commensurate with Qualifications

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Dec 13, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Assistant Professor
Position Number	940354
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	AAH Geography
Department Homepage	https://geography.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	GEOGRAPHY, DEPT OF
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Assistant Professor
Working Title	Assistant Professor
Number of Vacancies	2
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	East Carolina University ( ECU, https://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, health care, 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 enrolls about 27,000 students annually, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate and professional degrees. ECU is classified as a R2-Doctoral/Research-intensive University and is located in Greenville, NC (pop. 92,000), which lies 80 miles east of Raleigh and a short distance to the Atlantic coast. A thriving small city and regional center for education, health, and the arts, Greenville offers a college-town atmosphere and 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, more than 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, a number of research centers including the Center for Survey Research ( https://surveyresearch.ecu.edu/), Geographic Information Science Center (https://gis.ecu.edu/), and the Water Resources Center ( https://water.ecu.edu/), as well as over twenty inter- and multi-disciplinary programs ( https://thcas.ecu.edu/undergraduate-programs/). The Department of Geography, Planning and Environment ( https://geography.ecu.edu/) is a diverse, research-active, and collegial unit committed to cultivating a welcoming and nurturing culture of belonging and opportunity for all faculty and students. We offer four undergraduate B.S. degrees (Applied Atmospheric Science, Geographic Information Science and Technology, Geography, and Community and Regional Planning) and two M.S. degrees (Geography, and Planning and Development). Department faculty have a strong track record of regionally relevant research and community engagement and outreach activities. The department is home to the Center for Geographic Information Science, which promotes the development and application of geospatial data and technology in support of the University's teaching, research, and outreach missions. The department is currently undergoing an exciting strategic reorientation in collaboration with the Department of Geological Sciences, and is on track to become a new combined Department of Earth, Environment, and Planning in 2025. The new academic unit would be home to 22 faculty members and welcome existing degrees in Geology at the undergraduate and graduate level. Establishment of an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies has been proposed, building on a similar program of study offered through the college's Multidisciplinary Studies degree. The new unit will provide ample opportunities for collaboration across the ECU campus. This includes ongoing participation in ECU's Integrated Coastal Sciences PhD program, and research collaborations with Departments including Biology, Coastal Studies, Economics, Engineering, English, Public Health, and Recreational Sciences.
Job Duties	East Carolina University invites applications for two 9-month-per-year tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Environment and Sustainability to begin August 2025. We seek colleagues who will strengthen the research, instructional programs, and community engagement activities of the merging department, and who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of environment and sustainability-related research and instruction at ECU. A wide range of disciplinary specialties, methodological approaches and research areas will be considered, but we particularly welcome scholars with expertise in one or both of two areas: Sustainable Environmental Systems, with possible areas of specialization including, but not limited to: climate change, geoscience, earth surface processes, agricultural systems, soils, sustainable energy transitions, water dynamics, ecosystem integrity, climate mitigation, geohazards, and critical minerals. Human Dimensions of Environmental Sustainability, with possible areas of specialization including, but not limited to: local/indigenous livelihoods, agrarian transitions, climate change adaptation, environmental justice, stakeholder engagement/public participation, environmental hazards, sustainable resource management, and environmental governance. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in their research area at the undergraduate and graduate level. Appropriate service to the department, university and profession is also an expectation. Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience	PhD in geography or a closely related discipline. ABD candidates may be considered. Initial appointment will be at the probationary-term rank of Assistant Professor. ABD candidates must have the terminal degree conferred prior to first reappointment. Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	We seek candidates who can demonstrate a strong record and/or potential to advance a vibrant, externally funded research program to enhance understanding of the relationships between natural and human-driven processes and systems. We particularly welcome candidates who are committed to interdisciplinary collaboration, and to applying science, policy, and outreach to foster resilient communities and support sustainable futures.
Special Instructions to Applicant	To Apply: Application materials must be submitted online at https://www.jobs.ecu.edu/ using the position number 940354. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy (1 page) and research interests and experience (up to 2 pages), and the names and contact information for at least three academic references. Applicants are encouraged to highlight potential for collaborative activities and their ability to contribute to existing departmental degree programs. An official transcript and letters of recommendation are required upon employment. References for top candidates will receive a link to submit reference letters through PeopleAdmin. Reference letters should be submitted within 14 days of receiving a notification. Review of applications will begin on 12/11/24 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Hannah Sirianni ( siriannih21@ecu.edu). Applicant 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	11/11/2024
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	12/11/2024
Rank Level	Assistant Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/81615
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.