Posting Details
Position Information
| Job Title |
Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor |
| Position Number |
600239 |
| Vacancy Open to |
All Candidates |
| Department |
EHH BSOM Physiology |
| Department Homepage |
https://physiology.ecu.edu/ |
| Advertising Department |
PHYSIOLOGY |
| Division |
ECU Health/BSOM |
| Classification Title |
Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor |
| Working Title |
Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate 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) |
| Organizational Unit Overview |
The Department of Physiology at the Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, is dedicated to advancing the understanding of physiology through excellence in education of medical and graduate students; to perform innovative and groundbreaking research in its related sub-disciplines; to promote and inspire discovery and learning that enhances patient care; and to contribute to the translation of scientific progress into clinical practice.
The Department of Physiology consists of full-time, 12-month state-funded faculty, research technicians, postdoctoral fellows, administrative staff, and students. The department delivers foundational instruction in integrative physiology to a wide range of learners, including medical, dental, nursing, and graduate students, and maintains a strong educational mission focused on preparing healthcare professionals and researchers with a comprehensive understanding of physiological systems. This foundation supports specialized clinical and research careers aimed at addressing functional aspects of human physiology and disease. The department's Ph.D. program in Biomedical Sciences provides rigorous, interdisciplinary training that prepares graduates for a variety of leadership roles in academia, research, government, industry, and medicine. |
| Job Duties |
The Department of Physiology at the Brody School of Medicine (
BSOM), East Carolina University (
ECU), invites applications for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term faculty position at the rank of
Teaching Assistant Professor or
Teaching Associate Professor. The position consists of the following:
Job Duties
- Deliver live and recorded lectures supporting teaching in the M.D., D.M.D., M.S., and/or Ph.D. programs.
- Assist in administering flipped classrooms and review sessions in the M.D. and/or Ph.D. programs.
- Provide individualized academic support to students during established office hours.
- Develop and maintain clinical vignette-style problems to support practice and assessment question banks in the M.D. program.
- Provide tutoring and study process guidance to students.
- Support administration and secure review of assessments in the M.D. program.
- Contribute to teaching and administrative duties in pathway programs such as the Summer Program for Future Doctors (SPFD), which previews the M.D. curriculum to help prepare future medical students.
- Support foundational science teaching in the D.M.D. program (School of Dental Medicine) and in health professional programs across the College of Allied Health and School of Nursing.
- Participate in ongoing curriculum development across professional degree programs.
- Develop and contribute to scholarship in medical and science education.
- Contribute to teaching in the Physiology Ph.D. program and participate in student advisory committees.
Contingent upon the availability of funds |
| Minimum Education/Experience |
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (
Ph.D., M.D., or D.V.M.) or completed foreign medical education accepted in a relevant foundational science field from an accredited institution.
- The successful candidate should demonstrate broad content expertise in one or more physiological systems.
- The level of appointment will be determined based on the candidate's experience.
All degrees must be conferred by appropriately accredited institutions. |
| License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation |
None |
| Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education |
- Experience teaching at the medical, graduate, or undergraduate level.
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| Special Instructions to Applicant |
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 e-mail 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 for meeting this requirement. |
| 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 |
11/03/2025 |
| 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. |
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| Initial Screening Begins |
11/17/2025 |
| Rank Level |
Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting |
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/89941 |
| 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. |
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East Carolina University
Commensurate with Qualifications
Nov 03, 2025