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Privette Distinguished Professorship

East Carolina University
United States, North Carolina, Greenville
Feb 07, 2025
Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Privette Distinguished Professorship
Position Number BSOM - CVS - Privette DP - 2025
Vacancy Open to ECU Employees
Department EHH BSOM Cardiovascular Science
Department Homepage https://heart-vascular.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES
Division ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title
Working Title Privette Distinguished Professorship
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 0.0
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.
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category Faculty (Physician)
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Cardiovascular Sciences (the Department) at East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine is a collaborative group of surgeons and cardiologists who work together to treat patients with cardiac, vascular, and thoracic diseases. Comprised of cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and cardiovascular imaging, the Department offers the newest technology and approaches that allow for the diagnosis and treatment of heart and circulatory system conditions at all stages.
The Department's educational pursuits support the highest quality of therapeutic care for patients with cardiovascular conditions and the Department serves as a leader in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, as well as in the rehabilitation of patients. With a focus on providing compassionate patient care and diverse educational opportunities, the Department is able to assist patients throughout eastern North Carolina and beyond. Fellowships in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, vascular surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery enables the spread of these advanced practices to numerous other physicians and surgeons.
The Department is located within the East Carolina Heart Institute ( ECHI), which was designed to offer state-of-the-art medical technology, education, and research in one cardiovascular center. The cornerstone of ECHI is the collaboration between clinical medicine and scientific research. Researchers, scientists, and clinicians work together to create a place where patients come to receive world-class innovative care and cardiovascular specialists come to gain expertise. Research conducted within ECHI is related to various cardiovascular diseases, including: (1) clinical and basic research efforts in cardiovascular care, (2) clinical trials to develop new treatments for cardiovascular disease, (3) educational programs for local, regional, and national health care providers, (4) wellness and prevention programs, and (5) clinical programs, including adult cardiothoracic and vascular surgery.
Job Duties
The Dr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Privette Distinguished Professorship will provide support to a cardiac surgeon who 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 in the fields of Cardiac Surgery 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 review with the Department Chair and Executive Dean.
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.
  • Board certification or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • NC Medical License


License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

  • MD or DO degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
  • Board certification or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • 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 02/07/2025
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 02/22/2025
Rank Level Professor, Associate Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/83720
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. 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 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.
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