Teaching Instructor

East Carolina University ( ECU) is a Carnegie Doctoral University with high research activity. We are also a teaching institution that is renowned for academic excellence. As an R1 university, we make a significant investment in faculty research by providing support related to travel, technology, research databases, and development. We are one of the largest universities in North Carolina with approximately 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Our main campus is in downtown Greenville, which is a rapidly expanding city and the predominant health, entertainment, financial, and educational hub of the eastern North Carolina region. In addition, many of our students come from rural communities with their own sets of challenges and perspectives.

The College of Business ( COB) has been AACSB accredited for over 40 years. We offer BSBA, MBA, and MSA degrees, and our School of Hospitality Management offers both a BS in Hospitality Management and an MS in Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality. Additionally, the Miller School of Entrepreneurship offers a BS in Entrepreneurship. We are one of the largest Colleges of Business in the state with approximately 4,200 undergraduate and 900 graduate students. To date, the COB has approximately 150 faculty members of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of research, teaching, and application of knowledge. A strategic goal of the college is to create an environment where the faculty, staff, and students can thrive and be respected personally and professionally. The Department of Management within the College of Business at ECU has approximately 1,200 undergraduate majors and over 35 faculty members and offers courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Department of Management within the College of Business is inviting applications for a full-time, nine-month Teaching Instructor beginning August 2026 to teach twelve semester hours of undergraduate courses in the Leadership and Professional Development Curriculum ( LPDC). This is a non-tenure track position. The Instructor will also be expected to provide service to the university, community, and profession, regularly attend college and department events and undertake additional duties as assigned by the coordinator and/or chair. The current position involves teaching face-to-face classes but may involve some course sections online in the future. This position will be responsible for teaching courses in the LPDC based on the needs of the department and college. A description of the courses covered in the LPDC is provided below:

BUSI 1200, Strategy First, is designed to create enthusiasm for the study of business and to provide a foundation for personal and professional leadership development for first year business students. Students examine strategy motives and fundamental business concepts that drive companies to operate as they do.

BUSI 2200, Experiential Leadership, builds practical applied team and interpersonal skills in a team environment. Students participate in team-based projects where an emphasis is placed on understanding the stages of team development.

BUSI 3200, Professional Development and Ethical Leadership, is the junior year course that emphasizes developing a personal brand while behaving in a professional manner. Students participate in a practice interview and a leadership networking event to reinforce the networking and etiquette skills that are discussed in class.

The College of Business Leadership and Professional Development ( LPDC) program culminates with the BUSI 4200, Leadership Capstone, course. Building from skills developed in the previous LPDC courses, as well as pulling from their core and concentration coursework, students analyze the different characteristics of leaders presented during class discussions. Students also engage in different introspective activities to help define their own leadership philosophies.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Master's degree with at least 18 credit hours of Graduate coursework in the teaching field or related discipline from an accredited business school that satisfies credentialing under SACS guidelines and AACSB standards. Alternatively, Master's degree with 5 years professional experience in the teaching field or related discipline from an accredited business school that satisfies credentialing under SACS guidelines and AACSB standards.

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Prior teaching experience, international work experience, significant management experience, and strong project management skills are preferred, as well as the ability to work and coordinate with multiple people and groups. MBA preferred; professional memberships/certifications desirable.

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.

2-3 original letters of reference are required for employment. 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. Cody Chullen, Department of Management, College of Business, East Carolina University, Mail Stop 503, Greenville, NC 27858 (email: chullenc@ecu.edu). An original transcript of highest earned degrees for selected candidate will be required prior to employment.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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 (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

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