Chairperson

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications must be submitted online at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and should include:

• a curriculum vitae;
• a cover letter that includes a statement of administrative philosophy and experience, and a description of current research and teaching interests;
• the names of and contact information for three current references;
• a separate document outlining the candidate’s vision for the future of the Department Psychology.

Screening will begin March 3, 2026. References will receive an automated email from People Admin to submit a letter. Letters of reference will be requested upon selection as a finalist.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Official transcripts and three official letters of reference are required upon employment.

Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Dr. David Smith, smithdav, or (252) 328‑0104.

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.

East Carolina University ( ECU ,
https://.edu ), a member of the 17‑campus University of North Carolina System, is committed to being a national model for student success, regional transformation, and public service. Through education, research, health care, community engagement, cultural enrichment and more, ECU enhances the quality of life for our students, our state, and our world, and launched an exciting strategic plan for 2023‑2028, Future Focused – Innovation Driven.

ECU is classified as an R‑1 Doctoral/Research‑Intensive University. It participates in Division I NCAA athletics and enrolls around 27,000 students, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate and professional degrees, including in education, medicine, and dental medicine. ECU is located in Greenville, NC (est. pop. 90,000 with a metropolitan population of over 170,000), a university town 90 miles east of the Research Triangle Park and 80 miles west of the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese, NC, a research facility led by ECU .
A thriving regional center for education, health, and the arts, Greenville is a great place to live, work, play, and visit. It has a cost of living more than 10 percent below the national average and boasts a vibrant Downtown district with restaurants, breweries, and shopping. Greenville hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year and offers numerous recreational opportunities, including access to the Tar River, over nine miles of greenways, nearly 30 parks and recreational facilities, and a growing arts scene.

The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences (
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Our graduates are equipped to address complex challenges, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and lead fulfilling lives. The vision is to be an engine of access, knowledge, and opportunity for all learners through transformative education, innovative research and creative activities, and meaningful community engagement. The College seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of our student body, faculty, staff, and administration by building a culture of care, belonging, and opportunity.

The Department of Psychology (
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