What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor position at East Carolina University?
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 Allied Health 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.
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
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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.
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
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan