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East Carolina University ( ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

The College of Business has been AACSB accredited for over 40 years and offers BSBA, MBA and MSA degrees to approximately 4,200 undergraduate and 900 graduate students. Approximately 500+ additional students are completing the business minor.

The College of Business includes departments of accounting, finance, marketing and supply chain, management, and management information systems as well as the Miller School of Entrepreneurship and the School of Hospitality Leadership. The College employs approximately 140 faculty members and 45 staff members.

The Finance Department within the College of Business has 24 faculty members and offers courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University

The College of Business is seeking applications for the position of Chairperson of the Department of Finance and Insurance available beginning January 2027. The Department Chair is a faculty appointment that includes teaching, research, and service with administrative duties. The chairperson will be an effective leader, an accomplished and enthusiastic teacher and scholar, and have a broad view of finance and its role in the present and future. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: administrative and academic leadership; support for excellent education programs and scholarly contribution; teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level; planning the department course schedule and teaching assignments; working with the academic advisors to meet the needs of the students; serving on committees as needed; conducting annual performance evaluations of departmental faculty; providing service to a range of constituents; seeking external funding opportunities and any other organizational and administrative duties as assigned. The successful candidate will promote accountability through program assessment and accreditation maintenance. The chairperson reports to the Dean of the College, and is expected to work effectively with academic deans, directors, other department chairs, and staff. Contingent upon available funding.

The chairperson shall possess the credentials, experience, and documented achievements appropriate for appointment as a tenured Associate Professor or Professor in the department, including a PhD or DBA in Finance or related degree.

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East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

2-3 original letters of reference are required for 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 in 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 Dr. Mandi Peterson, Search Committee Chair, College of Business, East Carolina University, Bate 3411 , Mail Stop 503, Greenville, NC 27858 (email: petersonam@ecu.edu). An original transcript of highest earned degrees for selected candidate will be required prior to employment.

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

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

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.

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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

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.