Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous start-up packages

Laboratory space

Job summary

East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology in Greenville, NC, invites applications for four full-time faculty positions at the ranks of Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor. Positions will be 12-month terms, tenure-track or tenured, with generous lab space and start-up packages.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Biomedical Sciences or related field; external funding is required for the

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent degree) in Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Hiring at the Assistant Professor rank will be considered for exceptional applicants who exhibit a program of scholarship that has professional recognition (e.g., publications and potential for obtaining extramural funding).
• The successful candidate at the Associate Professor level must have current external funding. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a productive externally funded research program.
• Contribute to the Department’s teaching in biomedical sciences for graduate and medical students.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and engage in departmental and university service.

Education

PhD (or equivalent degree) in Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related field

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title: Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor

Position Number: 957502

Vacancy Open to: All Candidates

Department: EHH BSOM Anatomy and Cell Biology

Department Homepage: https://anatomy-cellbiology.ecu.edu

Advertising Department: ANATOMY & CELL BIOLOGY

Division: ECU Health/BSOM

Classification Title: Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor

Working Title: Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor

Number of Vacancies: 2

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 Anatomy and Cell Biology is dedicated to the discovery, development, and promotion of biomedical knowledge involving cell biology and the anatomical sciences. We aim to improve human health through innovative educational programs and excellence in research. The Department also aims to foster a dynamic and varied learning community. The Department is located in the Brody Medical Sciences Building on the Health Science Campus of East Carolina University. Our faculty are actively involved in research areas that include cellular metabolism, reproductive biology, muscle biology, and neuroscience. The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology also has an active role in training graduate students. Our former students now hold prestigious postdoctoral, faculty, and professional positions throughout the world. In addition to our graduate program, we provide instruction to medical, nursing, physical therapy, and physician assistant students. ECU is located in the coastal region of North Carolina in Greenville. Greenville offers a growing, vibrant college-town atmosphere, a temperate climate, and outstanding cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities, along with affordable costs of living https://www.greenvillenc.gov/. ECU is a member of the University of North Carolina System, a multi-campus university dedicated to serving our state and its people through world‑class teaching, research and scholarship, and outreach and service.

Job Duties

The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (ECU) has positions open to hire four full-time faculty members. The position will have a 12‑month fixed‑term, Tenure‑Track, or Tenured appointment term and will be filled by a Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor, depending on the candidate’s academic qualifications. The Department currently has established research programs in cellular metabolism, reproductive biology, muscle biology, and neuroscience. The Department seeks to expand its research portfolio into additional and complementary areas of molecular and cell biology, including programs focused on understanding the cellular and molecular bases of chronic health conditions and/or human disease. A variety of experimental approaches, encompassing in vivo, in vitro, and in silico models, will be considered. Candidates are expected to develop and maintain a productive externally funded research program. In addition to research, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the Department’s teaching mission in biomedical sciences in both the graduate and medical schools. The teaching will consist of classroom teaching and potentially lab‑based teaching. The successful candidate will also serve as a mentor for undergraduate and graduate students. Finally, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to departmental and university service. Generous laboratory space and competitive start‑up packages are available for this position. For additional information or informal inquiries, please either contact Department Chair Dr. Espen Spangenburg ([e-mail]) and/or Search Chair Dr. Alessandro Didonna ([e-mail]). Contingent upon the availability of funds

Minimum Education/Experience

PhD (or equivalent degree) in Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related field. Hiring at the Assistant Professor rank will be considered for exceptional applicants who exhibit a program of scholarship that has professional recognition (e.g., publications and potential for obtaining extramural funding). The successful candidate at the Associate Professor level must have current external funding. 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

To be considered for this position, applicants need to submit a cover letter, CV, list of 3 references, a statement of their research plan, and a statement of teaching philosophy. These will be uploaded in the documents section of the application. For additional information or informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Espen Spangenburg, Department Chair, and/or Search Chair Dr. Alessandro Didonna. At the time of employment, 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 towards 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.

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

06/13/2025

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.

Initial Screening Begins

07/14/2025

Rank Level

Associate Professor, Assistant Professor

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/86198

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2. * What is the highest degree you have earned?
   • PhD, DSC, MD, or DVM
   • Masters
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References
4. Additional Document #1
5. Additional Document #2

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Letter of Recommendation