Assistant Professor

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Assistant Professor
Position Number 958505
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department EHH BSOM Biochem and Molecular
Department Homepage https://biochemistry-molecularbiology.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department BIOCHEMISTRY&MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Division ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title Assistant Professor
Working Title Assistant Professor
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is housed in the Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) on the Health Sciences Campus at ECU. BSOM embraces the role cutting-edge research and technology in improving the health status of people living in eastern North Carolina. BSOM grants M.D. and Ph.D./M.S. degrees in Biomedical Sciences. The school has state-of-the-art core facilities for mass spectrometry (MS), high resolution microscopy, flow cytometry, genomics, and animal care. These include high-resolution MS services for proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics and structural proteomics and multiple confocal facilities for a variety of applications. ECU continues to make significant investments in research infrastructure and in the recruitment of highly motivated, talented faculty.
ECU is located in Greenville, a city of 90,000 residents in the coastal region of North Carolina. Greenville offers a growing, vibrant college-town atmosphere, a temperate climate, and outstanding cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities along with affordable costs of living (www.greenvillenc.gov). ECU is a member of the 17-campus University of North Carolina system, dedicated to serving our state and its people through world-class teaching, outreach, service, research, and scholarship.
Job Duties
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) at East Carolina University (ECU) is seeking a talented and motivated Assistant Professor (tenure track). The department currently has 12 full-time faculty , plus graduate and undergraduate students, postdoctoral trainees and technical staff. BMB faculty are actively engaged in basic science and translational research. Areas of interest include gene expression and epigenetics, stem cell and germline biology, cancer and tumorigenesis, metabolic dysfunction, neurodegeneration, post-translational regulation, and protein structure function relationships. Current faculty maintain research funding from NIH, NSF, ACS, and private foundations. BMB faculty also play a vital role in medical, dental and graduate student education. The ideal candidate will have potential to contribute to each of these efforts.
The successful candidate will have an independent research program that shows promise for extramural funding. In addition to research, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the Department’s teaching mission in the graduate, medical and dental schools. The candidate will also serve as a mentor for undergraduate and graduate students. The ideal candidate will provide effective mentoring to students through active contributions to the education, research, and service missions of the department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Pursue novel and significant research directions through experimental efforts that engage students and secures extramural funding.
  • Contribute to the didactic teaching responsibilities in the MD, DMD, and graduate programs. It is expected that the candidate will build effective teaching methods that contribute to supportive and challenging education.
  • Work collegially with faculty colleagues, course directors and administrators to facilitate the teaching, service, and research missions of the department.
  • Adhere to University policies and the provisions of the Faculty Manual and the Brody School of Medicine Unit (Governance) Code.


Contingent upon availability of funds
Anticipated start date: 07/01/2024
Minimum Education/Experience
The candidate must have a doctorate degree (PhD, MD or DVM) in a relevant basic science field with some documented research experience.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Preferred experience will include an established history of publishing novel research and writing grant proposals, as well as demonstrated teaching and service experience.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 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 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.
Job Open Date 10/30/2023
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 11/13/2023
Rank Level Assistant Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/66514
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
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.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
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