Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences - Part-Time, Fixed-Term Faculty

Posting Details

Position Information
Job Title
Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences - Part-Time, Fixed-Term Faculty

Position Number
ETHCAS 2026

Vacancy Open to
All Candidates

Department
AAH College of Arts and Sciences

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ARTS & SCIENCES-DEAN'S OFFICE

Division
Academic Affairs

Classification Title
Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences - Part-Time, Fixed-Term Faculty

Working Title
PART-TIME, FIXED-TERM FACULTY IN ARTS AND SCIENCES

Number of Vacancies
Varies

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
.74 or less

Full Time or Part Time
Part 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)

Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The College of Arts and Sciences is comprised of academic departments including Anthropology; Biology; Chemistry; Criminal Justice; Earth, Environment, and Planning; English; Economics; Foreign Languages and Literatures; History; Mathematics; Philosophy and Religious Studies; Physics; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology; as well as the University Studies program.

Job Duties
The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences is seeking applications for part-time, fixed-term faculty (.74 FTE or less) for one or more semesters during the upcoming academic year at the title(s) of Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor, Research Instructor, Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, Research Professor.

Minimum Education/Experience
Acceptable qualifications include master's degree in the teaching discipline for undergraduate courses; terminal degree in the teaching discipline for graduate courses; or alternate professional competencies and achievements such as related graduate education, related professional certifications, related work experience, honors and awards. All education must be documented from an appropriately accredited institution or certified as equivalent to required accredited education.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
As applicable.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

License or Certification Required by the Department

Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants must complete a candidate profile. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae/resume, a list of at least two references with contact information, and a cover letter as part of their online application. Applicants will remain active during the stated open period (until the job close date listed below). Official transcript(s) and two to three current original signed letters of reference are required prior to employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals listed by the applicant in the References section within the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference that are submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference that are not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, original signed letters will be required prior to employment.

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.
• Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Job Open Date
01/01/2026

Open Until Filled
No

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.
12/31/2026

Initial Screening Begins
01/04/2026

Rank Level
Not Applicable

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Eligibility for Employment
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