Endowed Professor

Department/Unit Department of Business, Accounting, and Sport Management

Section

Section Business Administration

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The mission of the School of Education and Business is to transform business students into proactive, ethical and compassionate business professionals and leaders who are committed to enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of the Northeastern North Carolina region and beyond. The School accomplishes this goal by a quality, rigorous and research-based pedagogy that focuses on the domestic and global challenges of business.

The School of Education and Business consists of two undergraduate departments:
Business, Accounting, and Sport Management and the Department of Education. Each department provides students from all backgrounds with rigorous and relevant business educational experiences. We prepare students for success in life and in their chosen careers. Our graduates are prepared for careers in technologically oriented and competitive global environment. These departments are committed to maintaining a challenging environment that promotes both independence and service to others, and accomplish these through communication skills, critical thinking ability and ethical and social responsibilities.

Description of Work

The position is expected to enhance quality, visibility, and stature of the School and the University. The Endowed Professor in Economics is expected to make significant contributions towards maintenance of the School of Business and Economics'AACSB accreditation and the achievement of the proposed MBA program.

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position

Doctorate degree in Economics from an accredited institution of higher education with an established record of research, teaching and service. Must be academically qualified in Economics by AACSB Standards. Demonstrate leadership in the development on interdisciplinary collaboration. History of effective teaching of diverse and nontraditional students.

Minimum Training and Experience

A Doctorate degree is required in Business Administration or related areas. May hire at the lower rank of Distinguished Scholar based on review of credentials. The individual selected for the Distinguished Professorship will be a published scholar in business and administration. His/her presence on the faculty will provide intellectual depth while further strengthening the quality of teaching in the fulfillment of the university's mission of excellence in research and scholarly activities.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

Management Preferences

Position Recruitment Range

Position Category

Position Category Faculty

Position Status

Position Status Permanent Full Time

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Posting Number

Posting Number EHRA
00605P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/21/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

EHRA OSHR Statement

This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

AA/EEO Statement

Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment

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