"Teaching Instructor"

Teaching Instructor

Position Number: 929649
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview:

East Carolina University is in Greenville, North Carolina (Pitt County). Greenville is the cultural, educational, medical, and economic center of Eastern North Carolina. Pitt Countys population is approximately 175,800, and it is located halfway between the capital city, Raleigh, and the Outer Banks. East Carolina University (over 27,000 students) is integral to a region covering twenty-nine counties.

We aim to transform the region and enhance the quality of life through the provision of sport and recreation services in various settings. We are one of six College of Health and Human Performance departments. We offer undergraduate degrees in Recreational Therapy and Recreation, Park, and Sport Management and a graduate degree in Recreation Sciences and Sport Management with concentrations in Recreation Management, Recreational Therapy Administration and Sport Management. The department collaborates with and has faculty affiliated with the Center for Sport and Community Development, Center for Biofeedback, the Institute for Coastal Science and Policy, the Brody School of Medicine, and other campus units. Our department is well-established and includes eighteen faculty members and approximately 450 undergraduate and 50 graduate students. The selected candidate should have the strategic vision, experience, and motivation to provide dynamic leadership to our rich and vibrant community. Our vision is to be a national leader in Sport Management, Recreational Therapy, Recreation Program Leadership, Community Recreation Planning, and Coastal and Rural Recreation and Tourism.

Job Duties:

The Department of Recreation Sciences and Sport Management within the College of Health and Human Performance at East Carolina University seeks a candidate for a 12-month fixed-term perm Teaching Instructor position. The successful candidate will teach the professional preparation classes for undergraduate students concentrating in Sport Management and teaching in the concentration core for Sport Management. The successful candidate will contribute to the advancement and promotion of the undergraduate program in Recreation, Park, and Sport Management, supervise student field experiences, and mentor students on academic procedures and career goals.

Expectations include instruction, curriculum development, and service to the University, community, and profession.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Masters degree in Sport Management, Sport Administration, or closely related field such as Recreation Management, Leisure Studies, or Sport Leadership.

Experience related to Intercollegiate Athletics, Municipal Athletics, and/or Professional/Semi- professional Sport Management.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

N/A

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• Experience or demonstrated teaching potential in entry level sport classes (e.g., Introduction to Sport Management) or experience supervising interns in sport management settings.
• Experience or demonstrated teaching potential in one or more of the following: Sport Management and Organizational Behavior; Risk Management; Recreation, Sport, and Event Programming; Leadership and Group Process; and Sport Law.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to teach face-to-face, hybrid, and both synchronous and asynchronous online.

Special Instructions to Applicant:

In order to apply, candidates must submit the following materials online at www.jobs.ecu.edu:
1. A cover letter addressing the position description,
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume,
3. A list of three references with contact information.

As part of the screening process, the references provided may be contacted. Official transcripts, two to three original letters of reference, criminal background checks, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

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 (RSSM Search 929649) 1000 E. 5th Street, ECU, Rivers W 238, Mailstop 505, Greenville, NC 27858.

For questions regarding the application process, the program or the specific position, contact the search committee chair: Melanie Sartore-Baldwin-sartorem@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 Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Initial Screening Begins: 01/02/2026

To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/90736

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