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Assistant Department Chair- LSE

East Carolina University

Commensurate with Qualifications

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Mar 13, 2026

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Assistant Department Chair- LSE
Position Number	LSE-Asst Chair
Vacancy Open to	ECU Employees
Department	AAH COE Lit Studies and Special Ed
Department Homepage	https://education.ecu.edu/ecucs/
Advertising Department	COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Assistant Chair
Working Title	Assistant Department Chair- LSE
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	N/A
Full Time or Part Time	Part Time
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
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category	Faculty (Teaching)
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The mission of the College of Education is to prepare and develop professionals in vocational teacher education and information/office education through effective teaching, the dissemination of knowledge, generation and application of research, and service to the educational business communities. The College is committed to the purpose of preparing educational and business professionals who are both academically and technically proficient. The teacher education programs share the additional purposes of preparing professional educators who are reflective in practice, committed to the intellectual empowerment of others, and guided by the larger democratic purposes of American education.
Job Duties	INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University in the College of Education. The Assistant Chair will provide overarching support for the Chair and Program Directors. They will support the Chairs in several important areas within the department including Curriculum & Course Management, Student Affairs, Faculty Support, and Academic Program Management. They will also be fundamental in assisting the Chairs with Administrative and Operational duties within the department. Curriculum and Course Management (20%) Lead discussions/supports in course scheduling and curriculum development; catalog/website updates; **may act as director of a program, depending on departmental needs Student Affairs (30%) Oversight of undergraduate and/or graduate admissions/advising; student petition and waivers; oversee recruitment and retention efforts Faculty Support (50%) Facilitating faculty mentorship; coordinating departmental committees; assisting with part-time faculty reviews; new faculty onboarding; new faculty credentialing; academic Program Management; assist with program assessments, accreditation, and reviews; provide undergraduate and graduate program direction; administrative and operational duties; assist Chair with resource allocation; assist Chair with policy implementation; assist with special projects as assigned by the department chair; support for program directors as needed; acting in the chair's absence if needed. The selected candidate will retain their faculty status and receive an administrative stipend. Contingent upon availability of funding
Minimum Education/Experience	PhD or EdD in one of the colleges' program areas from an accredited institution. Full-time faculty who are tenured and hold the rank of associate professor or professor in the College of Education.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Leadership experience with a strong record of scholarship, teaching, and service aligned with the college's mission. Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships and contribute to the college's strategic goals. Experience in working with faculty in the university and college to strengthen undergraduate and graduate level degree offerings within the department.
License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant	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. 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. Applicants much be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin 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 Open Date	03/12/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	03/27/2026
Rank Level	Professor, Associate Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/91982
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