Teaching Instructor

Join the Pirate Nation! Housed within the College of Engineering and Technology, the Department of Technology Systems (https://cet.ecu.edu/techsystems/) offers BS in Design, BS in Distribution and Logistics, BS in Industrial Engineering Technology, BS and MS in Industrial Technology, in Information and Cybersecurity Technology, MS in Technology Management; Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate, Network Management Professional Certificate, and a consortium-based PhD program in Technology Management. The department has 32 full-time faculty members and employs additional part time instructors each semester as needed to serve its more than 1500 students. The department is a leader in both traditional and distance delivery of technology-based, hands on programs. Our onsite and remotely accessible labs (Distribution Center/Warehousing, Internetworking, Cybersecurity, Industrial Control Systems, Design, Advanced Manufacturing,) are equipped with state-of-the art technology for instruction. The department is also home to the Center for IoT Engineering and Innovation ( CIEI) that facilitates education and research involving the application of Internet of Things to solve various problems in manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and more. The College of Engineering and Technology ( CET; https://cet.ecu.edu/) combines experiential education, applied research, and industry engagement to support faculty scholarship and student success. The college serves approximately 3,400 students and includes over 90 faculty across four departments - Computer Science, Construction Management, Engineering, and Technology Systems - that complement one another through shared academic strengths. CET serves as an engine for innovation and economic growth in eastern North Carolina, with impact in health, advanced manufacturing, critical infrastructure, and energy through applied research, industry partnerships, and initiatives such as the Center for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering (CSE3). CET offers a collaborative and collegial environment that values mentorship and excellence in teaching and scholarship, while providing faculty opportunities to contribute to workforce development and regional impact. East Carolina University ( ECU; https://www.ecu.edu/) is a Carnegie R1 doctoral institution within the 17-campus University of North Carolina System, dedicated to student success, public service, and regional transformation. ECU serves approximately 27,000 students annually, including more than 5,100 graduate and professional students. Through education, research, health care, community engagement, and cultural enrichment, ECU enhances quality of life across eastern North Carolina and beyond. The university is recognized for its commitment to access and student success, including leadership in online education, support for rural students, and designation as a military-friendly institution. These efforts are guided by ECU's 2023-2028 strategic plan, Future Focused - Innovation Driven (https://strategicplan.ecu.edu/). Located in Greenville, North Carolina - about 90 miles east of the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill) and 80 miles from the coast - ECU offers a vibrant college-town setting.

Department of Technology Systems seeks a 9-month fixed term faculty member starting fall semester 2026 to teach a variety of courses in Industrial Distribution & Logistics, Industrial Engineering Technology, and/or Industrial Technology, and may include: Logistics, warehousing, and inventory management; Purchasing, sustainability, and supply chain management, Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP) systems and Automatic Identification and Data Capture ( AIDC) technologies to include SAP and other related platforms, Technical writing and technical presentations, Process improvement and continuous improvement, Operations management, Quality systems, Project Management, etc. Faculty members are expected to provide service to the department and assume leadership roles in developing, teaching, and maintaining curriculum using both traditional and distance delivery methods. Active involvement in outreach to industry is required.

A master's degree in industrial Distribution & Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Technology Management, Manufacturing, or an area closely related to the technology disciplines in the department. Experience developing and teaching both face-to-face and online courses is required. All degrees must be from regionally accredited institutions.

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