Assistant Director- REI

Assistant Director- REI Greenville, NC Job Details Tenured | Tenure track 1 day ago Qualifications Faculty collaboration University teaching experience Recruiting Networking through strategic partnership building Higher education teaching Senior level Strategic partnerships Full Job Description

INTERNAL POSTING

: Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University in the College of Education. The REI Assistant Director will collaborate with the REI Director on activities and initiatives that support the mission of the institute, college, and university.

Specific roles/areas of responsibility include:

Leading activities related to recruitment and engagement of the REI Advisory Board; Collaborating with the Director and others (e.g., Senior Affiliates, Department Chairs, COE administrators) on initiatives to engage COE and ECU faculty in rural-focused teaching, scholarship, and service; Collaborating with the Director and others (e.g., Senior Affiliates, Department Chairs, COE administrators) on initiatives to support COE and ECU faculty in securing extramural funding to support rural-focused work; Serving as a liaison with state and national rural education organizations (e.g., the Rural Schools Collaborative); Identifying and nurturing opportunities for new local, state, and national partnerships with potential to support/further REI objectives; and Collaborating with the Director and others (e.g., Senior Affiliates, the REI Advisory Board, COE administrators) on REI operations related to strategic planning and evaluation. The selected candidate will retain their faculty status and receive an administrative stipend. Contingent on availability of funding. Minimum Education/Experience Full‑time faculty who are tenured, tenure track, or hold an advanced fixed‑term appointment, such as Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, or Teaching Professor, within the College of Education. Faculty with a prior relationship with REI through a project or some other initiative of importance. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation N/A Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education License or Certification Required by the Department Special Instructions to Applicant 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. 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. Applicants much 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 Open Date 03/23/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins 04/07/2026 Rank Level Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92205 Nondiscrimination Statement 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 . Eligibility for Employment 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. Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity 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 . Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.