East Carolina University

Academic Physician

East Carolina University$150K — $200K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited institution or ECFMG certified foreign medical education
  • NC medical license
  • Board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
  • Commitment to family medicine and primary care education
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Teach and mentor residents and medical students
  • Provide comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Participate in scholarly research and departmental initiatives
  • Engage in curriculum development for residency education
  • Rotate on-call responsibilities for patient care

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Employer-paid dependent health insurance
  • Relocation assistance
  • CME days with reimbursement
  • Generous leave policies including vacation and sick PTO
  • Retirement benefits with matching contributions
  • Disability and life insurance options
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Academic Physician

Position Number
000487

Vacancy Open to
All Candidates

Department
EHH BSOM FM Residency

Department Homepage
https://family-medicine.ecu.edu/

Advertising Department
FAMILY MEDICINE

Division
ECU Health/BSOM

Classification Title
Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

Working Title
Academic Physician

Number of Vacancies
1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
1.0

Full Time or Part Time
Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
Commensurate with Qualifications

Position Location (City)
Greenville

Position Type
Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category
Faculty (Physician)

Organizational Unit Overview

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is a 51-year-old medical school with a strong primary care orientation. The school established a three-fold mission in1974 that continues to serve as a guiding framework for our overall educational efforts: To increase the supply of primary care physicians serving the state, to improve the health and well-being of the region, and to train physicians who will meet the health care needs of the state.

Brody is a national leader in family medicine, ranking No. 1 in North Carolina and No. 2 nationally in the percentage of graduates who choose careers in family medicine, based on the 2017 American Academy of Family Physicians report on MD-granting medical schools. Brody ranks in the top 10 percent of U.S. medical schools for graduating physicians who practice in the state, practice primary care and practice in rural areas. Brody graduates currently practice in 83 of North Carolina's 100 counties.

The Department of Family Medicine at ECU, Brody School of Medicine, is a nationally recognized leader in Family Medicine education. The Family Medicine Department, located in a 120,000 square foot facility, provides a wide variety of comprehensive primary care services for all age groups to include: office based procedural skills, obstetrical care, nutrition services, counseling and psychological support in an integrated care model.

Job Duties

The Department of Family Medicine, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, is seeking board certified/board eligible Family Medicine Physicians at the title/rank of Clinical Assistant Professor/Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor/Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor/Professor (title/rank is commensurate with experience) for a fixed-term or tenure-track position. The successful candidates will join a well-established medical practice comprised of leading divisions in residency education, medical student education, sports medicine, geriatrics, and research.

Faculty members will participate in the teaching, mentoring, advising, and supervision of residents, medical students, and other learners; will provide medical care to patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings; and will participate in various scholarly endeavors. On call responsibilities will be assigned for regular schedule and designated holidays on a rotating basis.

Competitive compensation structure with comprehensive benefits including relocation assistance, vacation & sick PTO, CME days & reimbursement, malpractice (with tail), retirement benefits, state health plan health insurance, employer paid dependent health insurance, medical and dental reimbursements, employer paid AD&D, disability, and life insurance.

The ECU Brody School of Medicine is affiliated with ECU Health Medical Center (formerly Vidant Medical Center). ECU Health Medical Center is the flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.

Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b. 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability.

While this position is not automatically eligible for the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS), new hires transferring from another North Carolina state agency and current ECU employees transferring internally who had been enrolled in TSERS in their previous employment will continue participation in TSERS. These individuals may be able to elect to participate in ORP if they had not been offered that option at the time of their initial enrollment into TSERS.

Contingent upon available funding.

Minimum Education/Experience

MD or DO from an appropriately accredited institution required and conferred by the time of hire, or completed foreign medical education accepted and recognized for ECFMG Certification.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

NC medical license.
Board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine OR Internal Medicine AND Pediatrics.

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 2 to 4 References (noting contact information)


At the time of employment two to four 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 as candidate of choice, 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.

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
05/20/2026

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
06/20/2026

Rank Level
Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/93933

About East Carolina University

East Carolina University (ECU) is a public research university in Greenville, North Carolina. It is the third largest university in North Carolina. ECU is known for its academic programs in nursing, business, education, music, theater, and medicine. The university has a medical school and a dental school. ECU is also home to the Brody School of Medicine, which is one of the top medical schools in the country. The university has a diverse student body and offers a wide range of extracurricular activities.
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