Description
Assistant Professor – Psychology
The Department of Psychology at East Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in any area within industrial and/or organizational psychology, beginning August 2026. The successful applicant will (a) develop an active research program with high potential to secure extramural funding, (b) contribute to the master’s concentration in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and the doctoral concentration in Occupational Health Psychology by supervising graduate students, (c) teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, including quantitative courses, and (d) conduct research within the realm of industrial and organizational psychology. Service to the university, community, and profession is expected.
A PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline is required. Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. ABD candidates may be considered. Initial appointment will be at the probationary-term rank of Assistant Professor. ABD candidates must have the terminal degree conferred prior to first reappointment. Candidates must have indicators for success in building a robust, independent research program, effective teaching and advising, and service to the department.
Candidates who have not yet had their degree conferred (i.e., ABD) may be considered, but degree must be conferred by start date. For appointment as an Assistant Professor, candidates must have a conferred PhD and indicators for success in building a robust, independent research program, effective teaching and advising, and service to the department.
East Carolina University (www.ecu.edu), a member of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System, is committed to being a national model for student success, regional transformation and public service. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, cultural enrichment and more, ECU enhances the quality of life for our students, our state, and our world, and launched an exciting strategic plan for 2023-2028, Future Focused-Innovation Driven (https://strategic plan.ecu.edu) ECU is classified as an R1 Doctoral/Research-Intensive University and enrolls around 28,000 students, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate and professional degrees. ECU is located in Greenville, NC (pop. 95,000 with a metropolitan population of over 170,000), which lies 90 miles east of Raleigh and 80 miles from the Atlantic coast. A thriving small city and regional center for education, health, and the arts, Greenville is a great place to live, work, play, and visit. It has a cost of living more than 10 percent below the national average and boasts a vibrant Uptown district with restaurants, breweries, and shopping. Greenville hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year and offers numerous recreational opportunities, including access to the Tar River, over nine miles of greenways, nearly 30 parks and recreational facilities, and a growing arts scene.
The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences (https://thcas.ecu.edu/) is home to 16 academic departments including the Department of Psychology, a number of research centers, and over twenty inter and multi-disciplinary programs (https://thcas.ecu.edu/undergaduate-programs/). Harriot College’s vision is to be an engine of access, knowledge, and opportunity for all learners through transformative education, innovative research and creative activities, and meaningful community engagement. The College seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of our student body, faculty, staff, and administration by building a culture of care, belonging, and opportunity.
The Department of Psychology (http://psychology.ecu.edu) has 35 full-time faculty members, many of whom routinely collaborate with colleagues throughout the schools and colleges of ECU and have established strong connections with ECU’s School of Dental Medicine, College of Education, College of Business, and various departments in Brody School of Medicine, including Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, and Cardiology. The Department is also experiencing an unprecedented level of investment from the State of North Carolina in its psychology clinic (https://psychology.ecu.edu/pass/) through the Expanding Primary Care Workforce legislative initiative.
The department offers two degrees at the undergraduate level (the BA Psychology and BS Neuroscience degrees) which boast well over 1,300 majors. The MA Psychology degree program has three concentrations available, including an Industrial and Organizational Psychology concentration. This particular concentration received national recognition from the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology (SIOP) in 2018 as one of the top I-O Master’s programs in the country for learning practical skills. Graduate students are trained via a scientist-practitioner model to augment their success in the field, and the 3-month post-graduation employment rate of I/O MA students is nearly 100%.
The Department also has a doctoral program in Health Psychology with three separate concentrations – Occupational Health Psychology, Clinical Health Psychology, and Pediatric School Psychology. Both the Clinical Health Psychology and Pediatric School Psychology concentrations are accredited by the American Psychological Association. The Health Psychology program is a current and past recipient of a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Graduate Psychology Education training grant.
Finally, the department offers a Specialist-level program in School Psychology and a certificate in Quantitative Methods for the Social and Behavioral Sciences.
For additional details about the position and to apply see the full job posting at: East Carolina University Portal | Assistant Professor
Review of applications will begin on December 18, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Jennifer Bowler, bowlerj@ecu.edu.
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
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.
