Assistant Professor/Associate Professor – East Carolina University

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor – East Carolina University

• Institution: East Carolina University
• Academic Unit / Department: Miller School of Entrepreneurship, College of Business
• Job Reference / Requisition ID: Position Number 002497
• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Nine-Month, Tenure-Track or Tenured Faculty Position
• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor
• Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with qualifications
• Location: Greenville, North Carolina, USA
• Anticipated Start: August 2027
• Application Deadline: October 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EST; position is listed as open until filled

Recruitment Highlights

• One full-time faculty vacancy
• Faculty appointment within the Miller School of Entrepreneurship
• Tenure-track or tenured nine-month position
• Standard teaching load: 9 scheduled hours in each Fall and Spring semester
• Initial screening begins October 12, 2026
• Appointment is contingent upon availability of funds

Overview of Role

The Miller School of Entrepreneurship in the College of Business at East Carolina University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position beginning in August 2027.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship education while maintaining an active research agenda and providing appropriate service to the university, community, and profession.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship courses.

• Maintain a standard teaching load of 9 scheduled hours during each Fall and Spring semester.

• Develop and sustain research and creative activities leading to scholarly publications appropriate for tenure and promotion.

• Contribute service to East Carolina University, the academic profession, and the broader community.

• Support the teaching, research, and academic mission of the Miller School of Entrepreneurship and College of Business.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Terminal degree with a concentration in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution that meets AACSB Scholarly Academic credentialing requirements.

• Assistant Professor Eligibility: Candidates whose terminal degree is conferred at the time of appointment may hold the probationary rank of Assistant Professor.

• ABD Candidates: May be appointed at the probationary rank of Assistant Professor but must have the terminal degree conferred before their first reappointment.

• Research Requirement: Evidence of the ability to develop, implement, and maintain a significant ongoing research agenda.

• Teaching Requirement: Evidence of excellence in teaching.

• Preferred Profile: Terminal degree already conferred, demonstrated interest in Entrepreneurship, related teaching experience, and evidence of successful high-quality refereed journal scholarship.

• Certifications / Licensure: Not applicable.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.

• Final compensation may be influenced by budget, UNC salary administration policies, and candidate qualifications.

• The university indicates that relocation assistance information is available to eligible candidates.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Candidate profile through the East Carolina University PeopleAdmin system.

2. Curriculum Vitae / Resume.

3. Cover Letter.

4. List of three references with contact information.

5. Two to three original letters of reference are required for employment.

6. Original transcript of the highest earned degree will be required from the selected candidate before employment.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/96869

• Application Method: Applicants must complete an online candidate profile through the ECU PeopleAdmin system and upload all requested materials.

• Faculty Contact: Dr. Joshua Aaron, Director, Miller School of Entrepreneurship
Email: aaronjo25@ecu.edu

• Application Support: employment@ecu.edu

• Job Open Date: September 10, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

• Initial Screening Begins: October 12, 2026

• Application Status: Open until filled.

Official Department Website:
https://business.ecu.edu/msoe/

Official Application Portal:
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/96869