Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor

East Carolina University, a member of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System, is committed to being a national model for student success, regional transformation, and public service. Through education, research, health care, community engagement, cultural enrichment and more, ECU enhances the quality of life for our students, our state, and our world, and launched an exciting strategic plan for 2023-2028, Future Focused - Innovation Driven. East Carolina University ( ECU) is a member of the University of North Carolina system, enrolls about 27,000 students annually, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate and professional degrees. ECU is classified as a R2-Doctoral/Research-intensive University and is located in Greenville, NC (pop. 92,000), which lies 80 miles east of Raleigh and a short distance to the Atlantic coast. A thriving small city and regional center for education, health, and the arts, Greenville offers a college-town atmosphere and is a great place to live, work, play, and visit. It has a cost of living more than 10 percent below the national average and boasts a vibrant Downtown district with restaurants, breweries, and shopping. Greenville hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year and offers numerous recreational opportunities, including access to the Tar River, more than nine miles of greenways, nearly 30 parks and recreational facilities, and a growing arts scene.

The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences is home to 16 academic departments, a number of research centers including the Center for Survey Research, Geographic Information Science Center, and the Water Resources Center, as well as, and more than over twenty inter- and multi-disciplinary programs. The College seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of our student body, faculty, staff, and administration and works to increase access to higher education by building a culture of care, belonging, and opportunity.

ECU's Department of Biology is home to more than 1,300 undergraduate majors (BS and BA in Biology and BS in Biochemistry) and instructs more than 17,000 students each academic year. Faculty in the department are committed to providing high-impact training in research to undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral-level students. The Department of Biology is broad in its representation of different biological subdisciplines and emphasizes integrative approaches drawing from across the natural sciences. Faculty and students in the Department of Biology have ample opportunity to collaborate with others across campus, including those within the Department of Chemistry, Water Resources Center, Brody School of Medicine, Mass Spectrometry Facility, and Eastern Region Pharma Center. In consultation with a developer, ECU is also in the process of building an innovation hub on its millennial campus that would provide additional on-campus opportunities for partnership with private industry.

The Department of Biology and its research facilities (Microscopy, Genomics, and a vivarium) are primarily housed in the new Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building, a gateway to a growing, vibrant downtown district in the coastal region of North Carolina. In addition, Howell Science Complex South Wing, which houses many upper-level biology teaching labs, is currently undergoing renovation and is set to re-open in 2026. Multiple state-of-the-art active learning classrooms are also available for teaching. ECU has a variety of other cutting-edge shared resource facilities that give access to advanced imaging, flow cytometry and sequencing technologies.

The Department of Biology is committed to 1) enriching the lives of students, faculty, and staff by providing a respectful and welcoming academic community where the exchange of ideas, knowledge and perspectives is an active part of living and learning and 2) expanding access to transformative and engaging learning experiences that help all students succeed in their academic advancement.

The Department of Biology at East Carolina University seeks to fill a fixed-term faculty position (9-month appointment) at the Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor level with expertise in introductory-level biology, genetics, and evidence-based teaching practices to begin August 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a one-semester General Biology course (Biol 1050) for non-science majors and Genetics (Biol 2300). In addition, the successful candidate will teach courses in at least one of following areas: biotechnology, microbiology with a human health focus, or anatomy and physiology. The new faculty member will become a part of a collegial, interdisciplinary Biology Department and will be expected to participate fully in Departmental, College, and University activities (e.g., advising, student recruitment events). This position begins in August 2025 and includes the possibility of subsequent renewals and advancement in title. The successful applicant will contribute to the instruction of the equivalent of four courses during each of the fall and spring semesters. Summer teaching for additional pay may be possible.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

A Ph. D. in Biology or Genetics or another closely related field (including but not limited to Microbiology, Physiology, Molecular, Cell or Evolutionary Biology). Qualifying degrees must be received at the time of consideration from accredited institutions.

None

Prior university teaching experience is preferred.

Application materials should be submitted online at www.jobs.ecu.edu using the position number 939432. Applicants must submit the following documents as pdf files: (1) cover letter describing interest in the position; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) detailed statement of teaching philosophy and experience (3 pages max) that includes the applicant's vision for creating a learning environment in which all students feel engaged and included (4) contact information for at least three current references. The cover letter and/or teaching statement should include demonstration of the applicant's commitment to fostering a culture of care, community, and engagement in the classroom.

References for top candidates will receive a link to submit reference letters through PeopleAdmin. Reference letters should be submitted within 14 days of receiving a notification. Official transcripts and official reference letters are required upon employment.

Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Heather Vance-Chalcraft, Search Committee Chair, or Julian Carter (carterju24@ecu.edu), Administrative Associate. Review of applications begins on December 12th, 2024.

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

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. 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 ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

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.

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