Endowed Distinguished Professor in English

Elizabeth City State University seeks a world-class scholar to fill an endowed distinguished professorship in the Department of English, History, and Interdisciplinary Studies. The individual holding the endowed professorship is expected to make significant contributions to public service and enhance the quality of life in northeastern North Carolina using English as a strategic focus.

The successful candidate will exemplify the civic values of Winne E. Wood, one of the area’s most revered citizens and long-time supporter of ECSU. The Wood Endowed Distinguished Professor will provide the strategic planning necessary to develop and enhance the quality of the undergraduate experience in community engagement.

The successful candidate will provide for the sustainability of a vision of excellence using the liberal arts for engaging the community. Qualified candidates for the position must have outstanding leadership skills as demonstrated by exemplary service in one or more significant positions of leadership in an academic, community, business, or government organization.

This position will teach three courses per semester in English advancing an understanding of sustainability for the liberal arts and programs to address the needs and aspirations of people of northeastern North Carolina. Solicit external funding in support of liberal arts or related areas for activities in teaching, public service, applied research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The position may also provide academic advisement, aid in the recruitment of students, contribute to curriculum design and modification, and engage in research/scholarly activities and university service.