Teaching Instructor or Senior Teaching Instructor - Social Work

East Carolina University

place Greenville, 27833

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Social Work, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

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 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 November 1, 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 2026.

For further information, please contact: Dr. Reeve Kennedy of Social Workkennedyre22@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

10/01/2025

Open Until Filled

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.

02/15/2026

Initial Screening Begins

11/01/2025

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.