Pre-College Program Science Teacher, Brody Pathways to Health Careers

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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.

The Brody Pathway to Health Careers Program provides academic enrichment and healthcare exposure to middle and high school students to increase their interest in careers in rural primary care medicine. Brody Pathway to Health Careers Program meets learners where they are, across the spectrum of academic accomplishment. Learners will rise to a career in healthcare and research while increasing leadership skills and professionalism. The program serves students in Eastern North Carolina. Students participate in exciting activities in Science, Technology, Education, and Math ( STEM) with a healthcare focus through the Brody Pathway to Health Careers Pre-College Program's After School, Saturday Academy and Summer Program.

Brody School of Medicine's Department of Academic Affairs' Brody Pathway to Health Careers Program is looking to recruit a Science Teacher to work with program participants for the Saturday Academy and Summer Program.

This is a Part-Time, Temporary position that works from October through April for the Saturday Program and in June and/or July for the Summer Program. The workday and times will vary.

Duties include:

* Provide/deliver high quality, student-centered, hands-on, and inquiry-based instruction for students in the Saturday Academy Program (select Saturdays Oct-April) and Summer Program (one week June or July),
* Develop lesson plans for classes assigned in the Saturday Academy and Summer Program,
* Participate in the assessment of learning outcomes and evaluation of the Brody Pathway to Health Careers Program as well as provide feedback on activities/experiences and participants,
* Participate in any professional development sessions offered by the Brody Pathway to Health Careers Program,
* Maintain, complete and submit Brody Pathway to Health Careers Program reports, surveys, grades, time sheets, attendance and activity records, online data, and any additional paperwork as designated by the Program Administration,
* Organizes resource material and sets up laboratory activities,
* Assists with program opening and closing activities/ceremonies,
* Accompanies participants on tours, field trips, conferences, leadership retreats or other activities, as necessary.

Contingent on availability of funding.

Bachelor's degree plus a valid NC teaching license with an endorsement for Science or related field (Middle School/Junior High).

Qualifying degrees must be conferred and received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Qualified candidates must hold a valid NC teaching license with an endorsement for Science or related field (Middle school/Junior High).

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Excellent oral and written communication skills; and evidence of skill working with at risk student populations.

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 for an interview, 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.

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.

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