Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at East Carolina University School of Medicine seeks an experienced educator to deliver live and recorded lectures across MD, MS, and PhD programs. You will help administer flipped classrooms, hold office hours for student support, and contribute to assessment development for USMLE-style problems.

The role involves content tutoring, collaboration with the BSOM Office of Student Success and Wellness, and participation in teaching across multiple

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M., or DSc in a relevant foundational science.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Broad content expertise in at least one basic biomedical science discipline.
• Level of appointment determined by the candidate’s experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver live and recorded lectures for the M.D., M.S., and Ph.D. programs.
• Assist in the administration of flipped classrooms and review sessions in the M.D. programs.
• Provide individualized student support through office hours.
• Contribute to writing USMLE‑style clinical vignette problems to maintain practice and assessment question banks in the M.D. 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 M.D. program.
• Contribute to teaching and administration of other pathway programs, including the Summer Program for Future Doctors (SPFD).
• Contribute to foundational science teaching activities in the D.M.D. program in the ECU School of Dental Medicine.
• Contribute to ongoing curriculum development in the various professional degree programs.
• Develop and contribute to opportunities for scholarship in learning and education.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Content knowledge

Education

Doctorate in foundational science

Job description

Overview

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at East Carolina University School of Medicine is a distinguished research and teaching facility. It provides instruction to medical, dental, and graduate students, supports Ph.D. and M.S. research, and hosts a postdoctoral training program. Faculty contributions include teaching, curriculum development, research, and service to the university and professional community.

Job Duties

• Deliver live and recorded lectures for the M.D., M.S., and Ph.D. programs.
• Assist in the administration of flipped classrooms and review sessions in the M.D. programs.
• Provide individualized student support through office hours.
• Contribute to writing USMLE‑style clinical vignette problems to maintain practice and assessment question banks in the M.D. 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 M.D. program.
• Contribute to teaching and administration of other pathway programs, including the Summer Program for Future Doctors (SPFD).
• Contribute to foundational science teaching activities in the D.M.D. program in the ECU School of Dental Medicine.
• Contribute to ongoing curriculum development in the various professional degree programs.
• Develop and contribute to opportunities for scholarship in learning and education.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M., DSc) in a relevant foundational science field from an accredited institution.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Broad content expertise in at least one basic biomedical science discipline noted above.
• Level of appointment will be determined based on the candidate’s experience.

Eligibility and Conditions

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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