Teaching Instructor or Senior Teaching Instructor - Social Work

East Carolina University

Commensurate with Qualifications

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Apr 26, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Teaching Instructor or Senior Teaching Instructor - Social Work
Position Number	929908
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	AAH School of Social Work
Department Homepage	https://hhp.ecu.edu/socw/
Advertising Department	SOCIAL WORK, SCHOOL OF
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Teaching Instructor or Senior Teaching Instructor
Working Title	Teaching Instructor or Senior Teaching Instructor
Number of Vacancies	2
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full 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)
Organizational Unit Overview	East Carolina University is an emerging national research university with an enrollment of nearly 27,000 students. The University offers 84 bachelor's degree programs, 71 master's degree programs, 18 doctoral degree programs, and 82 departmental certificates. The University is comprised of 10 academic colleges/schools including a medical and dental school. East Carolina University is located in Greenville, N.C. It is within two hours driving distance of the Atlantic Coast to the east and the Research Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill to the west. The College of Health and Human Performance is home to six academic departments. There are excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaborations within the College and across the University. The College employs pre- and post-award grant specialists and two full-time instructional technology consultants. More information can be found at the College website: https://hhp.ecu.edu/ The School of Social Work offers two academic degree programs, a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work. The MSW program is among the highest enrollment graduate programs at ECU and is offered in-person and online. Along with our degree programs we also offer Graduate Certificates in Substance Abuse and Gerontology and a pathway to state licensure in school social work. More information can be found at the School's website: https://hhp.ecu.edu/socw
Job Duties	The School of Social Work is seeking applicants for a 9-month, full-time, fixed-term Teaching Instructor or Senior Teaching Instructor (non-tenure) position to begin August 2025 or January 2026. Faculty responsibilities include teaching in the BSW and MSW programs (including in-person and online courses, and on Saturdays), service to the profession, university, and community, and other duties as assigned. Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience	Applicants must hold an MSW from a CSWE accredited program and have a minimum of 2 years full-time post- MSW practice experience. Qualifying degrees must be received from regionally accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	We are seeking individuals who can advance our mission of excellence in social work education through innovative teaching; who have evidence of experience or interest in working with students of all backgrounds; and who possess a demonstrated commitment to non-discriminatory practice and education as aligned with the CSWE accreditation standards. Applicants with 5 or more years of teaching experience in social work higher education are preferred. Applicants with 2 or more years of administrative experience in human serving organizations are preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicant	In order to apply, candidates must submit the following materials online at www.jobs.ecu.edu: Cover letter addressing position description Curriculum Vitae/Resume A list of three references with contact information Application Screening will begin April 16, 2025. As part of the screening process, the references provided may be contacted. 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. Applicants must complete a candidate profile by creating an account (see "Create Account" by following link below) online via the PeopleAdmin system (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com) 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 PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Lee Gaylord (SW 929908) East Carolina University, College of Health and Human Performance 1000 East 5th Street, Rivers West 238 Mail Stop 505, Greenville, NC 27858. Salary is competitive and commensurate with achievement and experience. It is expected that this position will begin August 2025 or January 2026. For further information, please contact: Dr. Reeve Kennedy of Social Work kennedyre22@ecu.edu Applicants must 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	04/01/2025
Open Until Filled	No
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.	05/02/2025
Initial Screening Begins	04/16/2025
Rank Level	Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/85357
Nondiscrimination Statement	East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.