Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor

Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor Please see Special Instructions for more details. Applicants should submit an online candidate profile at using position number 600057 and submit the following supplemental documentation: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Teaching statement (should not exceed two pages combined) Contact information for three current references Official transcripts and a minimum of two, maximum of three letters of reference are required upon employment. References will be collected via the PeopleAdmin system. Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Jonathan Morris (View email address on click.appcast.io). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Position Information Job Title: Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor Classification Title: Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor Working Title: Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor Number of Vacancies: 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1 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): (City unspecified) Position Type: Faculty (Teaching) Job Category: Faculty (Teaching) Organizational Unit Overview The Department of Political Science offers BS, BA, BS Security Studies, minors, a NASPAA accredited Master of Public Administration, a Master of Science in Security Studies, and a certificate in Security Studies. It emphasizes excellent teaching, quality research, and service to the community, university, and discipline. Department members collaborate regularly across the college and broader university. They are active participants in the Center for Survey Research and the Water Resources Center. We seek colleagues who thrive in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, promote regional economic transformation, and serve eastern North Carolina through teaching, research, and engagement. East Carolina University ( ) is a member of the 17‑campus University of North Carolina System, committed to student success, regional transformation, and public service. ECU enrolls ~27,000 students annually. The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences ( ) is home to 15 academic departments and multiple research centers. Job Duties We invite applications for a 9‑month fixed‑term faculty position as a Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, or Teaching Professor beginning August 2026. This 1.0 FTE appointment carries an 8‑course teaching load in Political Science, focusing on prelaw. The anticipated teaching assignment is 4 courses per semester during the academic year, including civil liberties, American judiciary, constitutional powers, legal negotiation, and legal writing. 100 % of workload (8 courses per academic year) will be devoted to teaching face‑to‑face classes for the department. Contingent upon available funds. Qualifications and Experience Teaching Instructor: Master’s degree in Political Science with a focus on prelaw, and a minimum of 18 graduate‑level semester hours in the teaching field. Teaching Assistant Professor: PhD in Political Science or a closely related field such as prelaw. An EdD is not an appropriate credential. Teaching Associate Professor: PhD in Political Science or a closely related field such as prelaw. Must have a strong record of teaching in a university environment (face‑to‑face and online) for at least five years. Teaching Professor: PhD in Political Science or a closely related field such as prelaw. Must have a strong record of teaching in a university environment (face‑to‑face and online) for at least eleven years. A JD alone at any rank is not a sufficient academic credential for this position. Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: Demonstrated potential for effective in‑person instruction at the undergraduate level. Special Instructions to Applicant Applicants should submit an online candidate profile at using position number 600057 and submit the following supplemental documentation: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Teaching statement (should not exceed two pages combined) Contact information for three current references Official transcripts and a minimum of two, maximum of three letters of reference are required upon employment. References will be collected via the PeopleAdmin system. Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Jonathan Morris (View email address on click.appcast.io). 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. EEO and Disability Accommodation East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice/TTS) or View email address on click.appcast.io . 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. 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