Chair of Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology

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 of human gross anatomy, developmental anatomy, neuroanatomy, and histology. Through this mission, we aim to improve human health through innovative educational programs and excellence in research and scholarly activities in a dynamic and diverse learning community. The department promotes the utilization of virtual learning platforms as adjunct instructional tools to accomplish this mission.

East Carolina University is located in Greenville, North Carolina. Greenville is Eastern North Carolina's cultural, educational, medical, and economic center. The Greenville/Pitt County area has a population of approximately 175,000 and is one hour from the Research Triangle to the west and the Crystal Coast to the east. East Carolina University (28,000 students) is part of a vibrant healthcare community including ECU Health, a level 1 trauma center, and a 1400+ bed health system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties.

The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University ( ECU) seeks a full-time faculty member to serve as the Department Chair. This is an "Internal Posting", open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine. The position will have a 12-month appointment term and will be a Tenured appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor, dependent upon candidate's academic qualifications.

The chair position will lead an active, extramural-funded research program that complements and strengthens existing areas of expertise.

Teaching: Departmental faculty also teach a variety of courses to students at the graduate and professional (medical and allied health sciences) levels. The chair position will support the departmental teaching mission by promoting the advancement of evidence-based instructional strategies.

Leadership: The Chair is expected to supervise departmental faculty and staff. The Chair will also collaborate with the other Department Chairs, the Associate Dean for Research/Chair of Foundational Sciences and Graduate Studies, to advance the biomedical research and teaching excellence at the Brody School of Medicine.

"Contingent upon the availability of funds"

-Tenured Professor or Associate Professor at BSOM
-MD, DO, or PhD or equivalent degree in a biomedical sciences or related biological sciences subfield from an appropriately accredited institution or completed foreign medical education accepted and recognized for ECFMG Certification.
-Demonstrated experience in teaching and mentoring skills.
-History of demonstrated leadership experience.
-Demonstrated sustained success in the procurement of grant funding.

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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