Teaching Assistant Professor

Teaching Assistant Professor

Position Number: 600238

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Qualifications

Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)

The mission of the College of Education is the preparation of professional educators and allied practitioners. Significant to this mission is a strong commitment to three important related areas, all of which are realized through partnerships and other endeavors. These three areas are:

To achieve its vision, the College of Education is guided in its action by the University strategic planning process which includes providing innovative programs and certifications to address state and regional workforce needs, along with collaborating with regional partners to establish accessible and affordable pathways to our College of Education programs, creating a seamless transition for aspiring educators into our institution and back to regional schools and districts as qualified professional educators after completion.

Some goals for this strategic plan would include but are not limited to the following:

The Department of Literacy Studies and Special Education in the College of Education at East Carolina University is seeking applications for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term faculty position to begin July 2026.

Responsibilities include teaching online and/or face to face graduate courses that align with behavior analytic content, which may include some evenings; holding office hours to support students; supporting in the development of a program leading to BCBA certification; participating in interdepartmental collaboration between Special Education and Psychology on curriculum revisions; supervision of clinical hours; development and maintenance of strong community partners;

communication with graduate school; admission related tasks; participate in program, departmental, and college service responsibilities and committee work; and other duties assigned.

Contingent upon the availability of funds.

Doctoral degree with focus in Applied Behavior Analysis; strong demonstrated history of supporting trainees or students in learning and applying behavior analytic content. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Current Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or BCBA-D certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Licensed or license eligible as a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in the state of North Carolina.

Teaching experience in higher education setting; three or more years teaching experience in public schools setting or clinical experience applying behavior analytic practices; experience developing and teaching online, asynchronous instruction.

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 of the People Admin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the People Admin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

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 People Admin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes

Initial Screening Begins: 12/10/2025