Teaching Assistant Professor

• A Statement of teaching philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Contact information for three current references

Review of applications will begin on 11/7/2026. Official transcripts are required upon employment, and three reference letters are required upon selection as a finalist.

Inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Christopher Wolfe, wolfec
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Contingent upon available funding.

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

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

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 ) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education,
ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

Academic Affairs , led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university’s colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU’s culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation.

The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences advances access, knowledge, and opportunity through high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, innovative research and creative activities, and meaningful community engagement, all grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. We equip our graduates to address complex challenges, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and lead fulfilling lives.

The Department of Anthropology offers a BA and MA in Anthropology and undergraduate certificates in Forensic Anthropology and Cultural Resources Management. Our programs provide students with a broad education in anthropological subfields while offering specialized training and applied experiences that prepare graduates for a range of professional pathways. The department engages in field opportunities, laboratory research, and partnerships with museums, federal agencies, and community organizations.

Faculty collaborate with colleagues across ECU , including Criminal Justice, Biology, and Brody School of Medicine.

The Department of Anthropology at East…