Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor

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Job Title Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor Position Number 600252 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department EHH BSOM Pathology Department Homepage https://pathology.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department PATHOLOGY & LAB MED. - ADMIN Division ECU Health/BSOM Classification Title Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full 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) Be a Pirate!

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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.

Organizational Unit Overview

Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university's colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation.

The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is composed of departments that function to increase the supply of primary care physicians to serve the state; improve the health and well-being of the region; and train physicians who will meet the healthcare needs of the state. The ECU Brody School of Medicine is aligned with ECU Health as a clinically integrated academic healthcare organization. This integration allows the two organizations to provide efficient, effective and high-quality care to eastern North Carolina residents. For more information, visit ECUHealth.org.

In the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine the mission is to improve the health and well-being of the citizens of eastern North Carolina and beyond by delivering high-quality pathology services, by providing exemplary education, and by creating new knowledge through research.

Job Duties

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in the Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) at East Carolina University seeks a full-time (12-month) fixed-term faculty member at the Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor or Teaching Professor level to support medical and graduate education.

The educational focus of the BSOM includes significant contributions to teaching and administration in the BSOM MD program; the DMD program in the School of Dental Medicine; and graduate-level courses in the Biomedical Sciences MS and PhD programs in BSOM.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver live and recorded lectures to support teaching in the MD, MS, and PhD programs;
• Assist in the administration of flipped classrooms and review sessions in the MD program;
• Provide individualized support to students;
• Contribute to writing USMLE-style clinical vignette problems to maintain practice and assessment question banks in the MD program;
• Provide content tutoring and study process support to students in partnership with the BSOM Office of Student Success and Wellness;
• Assist in the administration and secure review of assessments in the MD program;
• Contribute to teaching and administration of other pathway programs including the Summer Program for Future Doctors (SPFD), which provides a condensed preview of the MD curriculum to assist in the preparation of students for medical school;
• Contribute to foundational science teaching activities in the DMD program in the ECU School of Dental Medicine and in health professional programs in the College of Health and Human Services and School of Nursing;
• Contribute to ongoing curriculum development in the various professional degree programs;
• Develop and contribute to opportunities for scholarship in learning and education.

Contingent upon the availability of funds

Minimum Education/Experience

PhD, MD or DO from an appropriately accredited institution, or completed foreign medical education accepted and recognized for ECFMG Certification. Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of North Carolina. Board Certified or eligible for board certification.

Experience with teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level. The level of appointment will be determined by the candidate's experience level. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

None

Special Instructions to Applicant

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:

Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Interest

List of Three References (noting contact information)

At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected for an interview, an automatic email will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of 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 must 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.

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.

Job Open Date 01/14/2026 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 01/29/2026 Rank Level Not Applicable Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/91068 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-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

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.

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 employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

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• • Please indicate where you learned about this job vacancy.

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• Indeed

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents