Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The School of Art and Design at East Carolina University seeks qualified applicants for a temporary, fixed-term Teaching Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor to teach in the area of ceramics and foundations. This position will teach 3-3 three-credit courses for the 2026 Fall Semester and will help coordinate, support, and maintain ceramics facilities. In addition this position will engage with other faculty departmental activities such participation in recruitment events; will attend faculty meetings and faculty development workshops; participate in service to the School, College, University and community; and other activities as appropriate.

This position is not benefits-eligible.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Terminal degree (MFA or equivalent) in visual arts.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Record of teaching experience in multidisciplinary art and/or foundations in art.

Special Instructions to Applicant:

ECU requires applicants to complete a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position at ecu.peopleadmin.com.

Candidates must also upload the following items: Cover letter with teaching philosophy, CV/Resume, List of three references, including contact information.

Additional materials may be required after initial screening. Official transcripts will be required of finalists of the position.

Proper documentation of identity, employability, and official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. If selected as a candidate of choice, 2-3 Letters of Recommendation will be required.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.