New

Director of Graduate Programs

East Carolina University

Commensurate with Qualifications

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Mar 10, 2026

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Position Information

Job Title	Director of Graduate Programs
Position Number	COE-Dir Grad Prog
Vacancy Open to	ECU Employees
Department	AAH College of Education
Department Homepage	https://education.ecu.edu/ecucs/
Advertising Department	COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Director
Working Title	Director of Graduate Programs
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	N/A
Full Time or Part Time	Part Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category	Faculty (Teaching)
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The mission of the College of Education is to prepare and develop professionals in vocational teacher education and information/office education through effective teaching, the dissemination of knowledge, generation and application of research, and service to the educational business communities. The College is committed to the purpose of preparing educational and business professionals who are both academically and technically proficient. The teacher education programs share the additional purposes of preparing professional educators who are reflective in practice, committed to the intellectual empowerment of others, and guided by the larger democratic purposes of American education.
Job Duties	INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University. The Director of Graduate Programs serves as a faculty liaison and strategic advisor to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Educator Preparation, providing specialized support for graduate program initiatives within the College of Education. This position assists with graduate program coordination, graduate program supports, and quality improvement efforts. The Director works collaboratively with department chairs, program faculty, the Graduate School, College Leadership, and university partners to support the Associate Dean and graduate programs. Graduate Program Support Offer faculty perspective and recommendations to the Associate Dean on graduate program policies, procedures, needs, and supports Identify and contribute to implementing centralized supports such as advising and recruitment to enhance the growth, impact, and effectiveness of graduate programs Coordinate graduate assistantships and tuition support to align with Graduate School policies, strengthen COE program priorities and faculty productivity, and enhance student access and success Serve as faculty liaison for graduate program matters, facilitating communication between faculty and College administration Coordinate with the Associate Dean in the liaison role with the Graduate School Perform other duties as assigned that advance graduate programs and College initiatives Graduate Program Quality and Innovation Support and facilitate graduate curriculum innovation, including the development and expansion of graduate programs, in alignment with the College and University mission, strategic plan, emerging trends, and workforce demands Support international graduate programs, off-model programs such as Global Teaching Partners, and other graduate program partnerships Assist with the coordination and facilitation of graduate program coordinator meetings to ensure collaboration and consistency across programs Contribute to graduate program accreditation and assessment initiatives including program feedback and employer and completer satisfaction The selected candidate will retain their faculty status and receive an administrative stipend. Contingent upon availability of funding.
Minimum Education/Experience	Current tenured graduate faculty member within the College of Education Previous experience serving as a graduate program coordinator or similar role Knowledge of graduate program administration, curriculum development, and assessment Demonstrated strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Experience with graduate program review and evaluation processes Knowledge of educator preparation advanced standards and advanced licensure requirements Experience with international programs, off-model programs, and/or partnerships
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	03/09/2026
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	03/24/2026
Rank Level	Professor, Associate Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/91858
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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.
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