Assistant Professor / Associate Professor

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor

The Department of Finance and Insurance within the College of Business at East Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month faculty position beginning August 2027, with the possibility of beginning January 2027. The successful candidate will have instructional responsibilities (3/3) in the Department of Finance and Insurance teaching courses relevant to insurance and/or finance. In coordination with the Director of the Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) program, the candidate will be expected to enhance cohesion and synergy among all internal and external stakeholders. The RMI program is very active in terms of experiential learning opportunities and student travel, and the candidate will be expected to regularly participate in those activities. This appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor contingent upon availability of funds.

This appointment requires a PhD or DBA in the teaching field or related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution that satisfies credentialing under SACS guidelines. Candidates with PhD newly conferred at the time of initial appointment will hold the probationary rank of Assistant Professor. ABD candidates will also be initially appointed with the probationary term rank of Assistant Professor and must have the terminal degree conferred prior to their first reappointment. The position requires teaching excellence, strong scholarly productivity, and contribution to experiential learning activities. For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, requires a minimum of 4 years of university teaching at the Assistant Professor level as well as an established record of research, teaching, and service with extensive publication in peer-reviewed journals. In lieu of a Ph.D. or DBA, candidates holding a Juris Doctorate (JD), Master of Laws (LL.M.) or a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD or JSD) will be considered. Candidates will be expected to publish in blind peer-reviewed quality academic journals to meet tenure expectations.

Preferred experience includes a record of scholarly publications in RMI, as well as a terminal degree (Ph.D. or DBA) in RMI, Finance, or a related field.

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online. At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Dr. James Nelson, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Finance and Insurance, College of Business, East Carolina University, Bate 3109, Mail Stop 503, Greenville, NC 27858 (email: View email address on click.appcast.io). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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.