Chair of Department of Physiology

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Chair of Department of Physiology

Position Number
001675

Vacancy Open to
ECU Employees

Department
EHH BSOM Physiology

Department Homepage
https://physiology.ecu.edu/

Advertising Department
PHYSIOLOGY

Division
ECU Health/BSOM

Classification Title
Associate Professor/Department Chair, Professor/Department Chair

Working Title
Chair of Department of Physiology

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 (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview

Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university's colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation.

The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is composed of departments that function to increase the supply of primary care physicians to serve the state; improve the health and well-being of the region; and train physicians who will meet the healthcare needs of the state. The ECU Brody School of Medicine is aligned with ECU Health as a clinically integrated academic healthcare organization. This integration allows the two organizations to provide efficient, effective and high-quality care to eastern North Carolina residents. For more information, visit ECUHealth.org.

The Department of Physiology is dedicated to advancing the understanding of physiology through excellence in education of medical and graduate students; to perform innovative and groundbreaking research; and to contribute to the translation of scientific progress into clinical practice.

Job Duties

The Department of Physiology at the Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) 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. This position will report to the Executive Dean of 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 and 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.

Minimum Education/Experience

• 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.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

N/A

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 Three 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.

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

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 the required documents, as requested. 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
11/04/2026

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
11/19/2026

Rank Level
Professor, Associate Professor

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97987