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Research Assistant Professor
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Job Title | Research Assistant Professor |
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Position Number | 600087 |
Vacancy Open to | All Candidates |
Department | EHH BSOM Anatomy and Cell Biology |
Department Homepage | https://anatomy-cellbiology.ecu.edu/ |
Advertising Department | ANATOMY & CELL BIOLOGY |
Division | ECU Health/BSOM |
Classification Title | Research 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 | Fixed-term appointment |
Job Category | Faculty (Teaching) |
Organizational Unit Overview | 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 Gross Anatomy, Developmental Anatomy, Histology, and Neuroanatomy. 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 of Anatomy and Cell Biology is located in the Brody Medical Sciences Building on the west campus of East Carolina University and has fifteen faculty, eight staff, two research fellows, two office support staff, and six to ten doctoral students. Our faculty are actively involved with research areas that include signal transduction; stem cells; educational models and distance learning; cellular senescence and determinants of radiosensitivity in cancer; rearrangements of the cytoskeleton that occur during spermatogenesis; role of delta-catenin, presenilin and cadherins in synaptic remodeling and in cancer; function of tight junctions and claudins in ionic and tissue homeostasis; hyaluronan-CD44 interactions and their influence on BMP-initiated Smad signaling and other signaling pathways; and CD44-initiated signaling pathways that result in enhanced MMP production and extracellular degradation. Throughout the brief history of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology has had an active role in training graduate students. Our former students now hold prestigious postdoctoral, faculty, and professional positions throughout the United States. In addition to our graduate program, we provide instruction to medical, nursing, physical therapy, and physician assistant students. |
Job Duties | Research (70%):
Course Director (30%):
Contingent upon the availability of funds |
Minimum Education/Experience | Ph.D., DSc, D.Phil, or MD in Anatomy, Physiology, or closely related field. 3 + years of post-doctoral experience. |
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation | N/A |
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education | Teaching Medical students and conducting and presenting biomedical scientific research. |
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 or three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. 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, which will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. Anticipated Start Date: ASAP |
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 | 08/30/2023 |
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 | 09/30/2023 |
Rank Level | Assistant Professor |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/64350 |
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-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. |
Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. |
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