Physician Assistant Studies - Part-time, Fixed Term Faculty

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Job Title Physician Assistant Studies - Part-time, Fixed Term Faculty Position Number MR-PAS-2026-01 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department EHH BSOM Physician Assist Studies Department Homepage https://pa.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department PHYSICIAN ASST STUDIES Division ECU Health/BSOM Classification Title Part-time, temporary, faculty positions Working Title Physician Assistant Studies - Part-time, temporary, faculty positions Number of Vacancies varies Full Time Equivalent (FTE) up to .74FTE Full Time or Part Time Part 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 Type Faculty (Teaching) Position Location (City) Greenville Job Category Faculty (Teaching) Be a Pirate!

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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

ECU's Department of Physician Assistant Studies is a 27-month, master-level curriculum and is accredited by the ARC-PA. It is one of ninteen departments in the Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) and is in a state-of-the-art building on the health science campus in Greenville, NC, along with the College of Nursing and the Laupus Medical Library. East Carolina University (27,000 students) is an integral part of ECU Health, the regional medical center that serves 29 counties.

ECU is located in Greenville, NC, which is the cultural, educational, medical, and economic center of Eastern NC. The Greenville/Pitt County area has a population of approximately 175,000. Greenville is an ideal, family-oriented community that caters to outdoor and sports enthusiasts. Greenville is 45 miles from I-95 and just over an hour from the capital city of Raleigh. Coastal attractions such as Emerald Isle, the Outer Banks, and Wilmington are easily accessible for day trips. A few noteworthy features of the area follow:

• ECU's nationally recognized arts, theater, and music program offers entertainment opportunities for the entire family
• Low cost of living, affordable housing, and excellent choice of schools
• Desirable climate with relatively mild winters and four seasons
• Division I AAC football, basketball, and baseball teams
• Numerous shopping opportunities, including popular national chains and unique, locally-owned stores
• 20 parks, including 3 waterfront, a 324-acre nature park, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies is currently recruiting part-time, fixed term teaching faculty (.74FTE or less) for one or more semesters at the title(s) of Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor, Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor to teach and support of the PA Program curriculum to serve primary duties and responsibilities such as:

• Participate as a lecturer/small group facilitator /course director throughout the curriculum, teaching in areas of expertise and program need.
• Participate as an instructor/proctor for clinical assessment activities in the didactic phases.
• Participate in student activities of the didactic and clinical phases.
• Participate in the grading of student assignments and evaluation of student academic and professional development.
• Participate in student remediation planning and execution.
• Actively participate in ongoing program self-assessment and accreditation activities.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director.

As a member of the faculty of the PA Program, the Faculty Associate will:

• Serve as an advisor to students.
• Serve as a role model for PA Program students, staff, and faculty.
• Represent the PA Program within the ECU community.
• Support other PA faculty teaching in the curriculum.

Contingent upon the availability of funds.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Master's or Doctoral degree in PA or related field with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in teaching and/or professional practice.

Clinical Faculty - NC Physician Assistant license required

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

Current NCCPA certification

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

N/A

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants must complete a candidate profile. Applicants must also submit a curriculum vitae/resume, a list of at least two references with contact information, and a cover letter as part of their online application. Applicants will remain active during the stated open period (until the job close date listed below). Official transcript(s) and two to three current original signed letters of reference are required prior to employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals listed by the applicant in the References section within the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference that are submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference that are not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, original signed letters will be required prior to employment.

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

Additional Instructions to Applicant

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 08/17/2026 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. 12/31/2026 Initial Screening Begins 08/20/2026 Rank Level Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Instructor Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/96316 Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

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.

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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment?
• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents