Please see Special Instructions for more details.
• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. • If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Position Number
[contact details available in the full listing]
Classification Title
Endowed Professor/ Distinguished Scholar
Working Title
Patterson Endowed Professor/Distinguished Scholar
Division
Academic Affairs
Department/Unit
Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Technology
Section
Engineering Technology
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology is an academic unit in the School of Science, Aviation, Health, and Technology. The department offers students the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology, Computer Science, and Mathematics. The purpose of the unit is to foster an environment that encourages students to become active participants in the process of learning by providing quality teaching, advising, and engagement in career explorations.
Description of Work
The primary purpose of the position is to provide innovative leadership in the area of Engineering Technology. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to facilitate collaborations between the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and secondary school education majors with an interest in STEM, emphasizing the engineering technology fields, and the recruitment and retention of mathematics and science teacher education majors. The professor will apply research -based best practices and cultivate long-term partnerships to stimulate and motivate the next generation of teachers, engineering, and technology professionals. The position will teach, develop, and assess courses.
Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position
An earned doctorate in engineering technology or related area with relevant professional experience.
Must have a minimum of 18 hours of graduate coursework in an engineering technology-related discipline, with a minimum of three years college level teaching.
Must have demonstrated ability to lead student research projects and incorporate experiential learning activities into courses.
Minimum Training and Experience
A Doctorate degree is required in Engineering Technology or related areas. May hire at the lower rank of Distinguished Scholar based on review of credentials. The individual selected for the Distinguished Professorship will be a published scholar in Engineering Technology . His/her presence on the faculty will provide intellectual depth while further strengthening the quality of teaching in the fulfillment of the university’s mission of excellence in research and scholarly activities.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
Management Preferences
Position Recruitment Range
Position Category
Faculty
Position Status
Permanent Full Time
FLSA
Exempt
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EHRA00616P
Job Open Date
08/21/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. • If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers.
EHRA OSHR Statement
This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.
AA/EEO Statement
Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Eligibility for Employment
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University 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. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.ecsu.edu/postings/7791
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. • If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Position Number
[contact details available in the full listing]
Classification Title
Endowed Professor/ Distinguished Scholar
Working Title
Patterson Endowed Professor/Distinguished Scholar
Division
Academic Affairs
Department/Unit
Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Technology
Section
Engineering Technology
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology is an academic unit in the School of Science, Aviation, Health, and Technology. The department offers students the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology, Computer Science, and Mathematics. The purpose of the unit is to foster an environment that encourages students to become active participants in the process of learning by providing quality teaching, advising, and engagement in career explorations.
Description of Work
The primary purpose of the position is to provide innovative leadership in the area of Engineering Technology. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to facilitate collaborations between the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and secondary school education majors with an interest in STEM, emphasizing the engineering technology fields, and the recruitment and retention of mathematics and science teacher education majors. The professor will apply research -based best practices and cultivate long-term partnerships to stimulate and motivate the next generation of teachers, engineering, and technology professionals. The position will teach, develop, and assess courses.
Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position
An earned doctorate in engineering technology or related area with relevant professional experience.
Must have a minimum of 18 hours of graduate coursework in an engineering technology-related discipline, with a minimum of three years college level teaching.
Must have demonstrated ability to lead student research projects and incorporate experiential learning activities into courses.
Minimum Training and Experience
A Doctorate degree is required in Engineering Technology or related areas. May hire at the lower rank of Distinguished Scholar based on review of credentials. The individual selected for the Distinguished Professorship will be a published scholar in Engineering Technology . His/her presence on the faculty will provide intellectual depth while further strengthening the quality of teaching in the fulfillment of the university’s mission of excellence in research and scholarly activities.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
Management Preferences
Position Recruitment Range
Position Category
Faculty
Position Status
Permanent Full Time
FLSA
Exempt
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EHRA00616P
Job Open Date
08/21/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. • If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers.
EHRA OSHR Statement
This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.
AA/EEO Statement
Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Eligibility for Employment
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University 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. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.ecsu.edu/postings/7791
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
- Are you a current employee of the university?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have a Doctoral degree in Engineering Technology or a
related field?
- Yes
- No
- Are you a published scholar in Engineering Technology?
- Yes
- No
- What is your Philosophy for serving students?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume/ Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if you are identified as a finalist for the position.)
- DD214
- Other
