What are the responsibilities and job description for the Burt Distinguished Professorship position at East Carolina University?
The Travis and Cassandra Burt Distinguished Professorship will provide support to a faculty member in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences that will serve the Brody School of Medicine. This Professorship is expected to enhance the academic and research programs within the Brody School of Medicine department of Cardiovascular Sciences. The faculty member will conduct research and provide educational support for medical students and residents while continuing their own research, participating in departmental service, and mentoring scholarly activities while serving as a role model for faculty and students at East Carolina University.
Maintain national accolades as a recognized eminent scholar and teacher for medical students and residents. Maintain excellence in patient care for East Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine, and ECU Health.
The term of the distinguished professor appointment will be no greater than a five-year appointment, renewable prior to expiration, in consultation with the Director of ECU Heart Institute and the Executive Dean of Brody School of Medicine and approved by the Chancellor (or designee).
This appointment will be available July 2025.
INTERNAL POSTING: Open to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University.
Maintain national accolades as a recognized eminent scholar and teacher for medical students and residents. Maintain excellence in patient care for East Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine, and ECU Health.
The term of the distinguished professor appointment will be no greater than a five-year appointment, renewable prior to expiration, in consultation with the Director of ECU Heart Institute and the Executive Dean of Brody School of Medicine and approved by the Chancellor (or designee).
This appointment will be available July 2025.
INTERNAL POSTING: Open to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University.
Minimum Education/Experience
Current BSOM faculty member with rank of Associate Professor/Clinical Associate Professor or Professor/Clinical Professor within the department of Cardiovascular Sciences
MD or DO degree from an appropriately accredited institution
NC Medical License
MD or DO degree from an appropriately accredited institution
NC Medical License
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
MD or DO degree from an appropriately accredited institution
NC Medical License
NC Medical License
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Ideal candidates will have a distinguished record in the form of publications and other scholarly activity and active ongoing research activities.
License or Certification Required by the Department
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 to four original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware, an automatic e-mail may 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.
Job Open Date
03/03/2025
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
03/17/2025
Rank Level
Professor, Associate Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/84011
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