Director Center AI in Business

Overview

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. 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 People Admin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the People Admin system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters not submitted via People Admin, original signed letters should be mailed to Mr.

Lee Brown, Search Committee Chair, Director of the Cunanan Center for Professional Success, Mail Stop 503, College of Business, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858. An original transcript of highest earned degrees will be required prior to employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Position Information

Job Title Director of the Center for AI in Business

Advertising Department COLLEGE OF BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Division Academic Affairs

Classification Title Director of the Center for AI in Business

Working Title Director of the Center for AI in Business

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) –

Position Type Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category Faculty (Teaching)

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

Join the Pirate Nation! East Carolina University (ECU) is a Carnegie Doctoral University with high research activity. We are a teaching institution renowned for academic excellence and support faculty research with travel, technology, research databases, and development. Our main campus is in downtown Greenville, a rapidly expanding city and central hub of eastern North Carolina. Many students come from rural communities with their own challenges and perspectives.

The College of Business (COB) has been AACSB accredited for over 40 years. We offer BSBA, MBA, and MSA degrees. Our School of Hospitality Management offers a BS in Hospitality Management and an MS in Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality. The Miller School of Entrepreneurship offers a BS in Entrepreneurship. We are one of the largest Colleges of Business in the state with approximately 4,200 undergrad and 900 graduate students.

COB faculty numbers are around 150, with a focus on research, teaching, and application of knowledge. A strategic goal is to create an environment where faculty, staff, and students can thrive and be respected both personally and professionally.

Job Duties

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

The Center for AI in Business at East Carolina University is a strategic initiative designed to catalyze innovation, workforce development, and economic transformation in eastern North Carolina. Its mission aligns with ECU’s broader goals of student success, public service, and regional transformation, and with the College of Business’s commitment to preparing future leaders through experiential learning and applied research.

The College of Business is seeking a Director to lead the Center’s launch, growth, and long-term sustainability. This role demands significant leadership, coordination, and strategic oversight across multiple domains.

1. Strategic Leadership and Vision The Director will be responsible for shaping and executing the Center’s vision, including:

• Establishing and maintaining partnerships with regional industries such as farming, manufacturing, tourism, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.
• Positioning the Center as a focal point for AI-related initiatives across the College, University, and region.
• Ensuring alignment with ECU’s mission and the College of Business’s strategic goals.

2. Program Development and Oversight The Center’s programming…