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East Carolina University lists this NC Agromedicine Institute Associate Director opportunity in greenville, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Posting Details
Job Title: NC Agromedicine Institute Associate Director
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Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
Department: EHH BSOM Agromedicine Institute
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Advertising Department: AGROMEDICINE INSTITUTE
Division: ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title: Associate Director
Working Title: NC Agromedicine Institute Associate Director
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: $62,115 - $83,171
Position Location (City): Greenville
Position Type: Non-Faculty
Job Category: Non-Faculty Professional
Be a Pirate!
Be a Pirate! 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, NC, which 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 demonstrated through its Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), and its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits. The university supports its workforce through professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Organizational Context
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The North Carolina Agromedicine Institute is a collaborative institute between East Carolina University, North Carolina State University, and North Carolina A&T State University. ECU leads the collaboration to promote the health and safety of farmers, fishermen, foresters, their workers, and their families through research, prevention/intervention, and education/outreach. The Institute promotes collaborative interdisciplinary research addressing rural population health and safety risks, with partnerships across professions and institutions to translate research into population health interventions.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Brody School of Medicine NC Agromedicine Institute at East Carolina University seeks a 12-month, AT-WILL Associate Director. The Associate Director serves as the Institute\'s lead for scholarly engagement, research development, and sponsored programs initiatives. The role complements the Executive Director\'s leadership, expanding faculty participation, strengthening interdisciplinary research collaboration, and cultivating externally supported scholarly activity. It emphasizes higher education partnerships, research excellence, and strategic growth across ECU, partner institutions, and broader networks.
Project Management (55%): Promote health and safety of farmers, fishermen, foresters, and their families through research, prevention/intervention, and education/outreach. Coordinate faculty affiliate engagement; attend University Research Council and other research-centered meetings; translate opportunities into action. Work with Advancement and research administration on funding initiatives. Identify and recruit Institute Members; maintain communication and support relative to their work in Agromedicine. Identify potential collaborative projects; coordinate funding opportunities; communicate opportunities to teams. Identify project Directors/PIs; organize teams to prepare grant/contract proposals. Monitor project implementation and ensure compliance. Maintain a database of Institute Members\' publications, projects, and student activities related to the Institute. Develop learning objectives and supervision for students; identify opportunities to collaborate with ECU, NC State, NC A&T, and community partners to develop courses in Agromedicine. Support research dissemination; promote compliance readiness (IRB processes, best practices, responsible conduct of research). Prepare dashboards and impact summaries.
Strategic Planning (35%): Identify emerging academic, research, and funding opportunities; develop strategies to expand faculty engagement; advance long-range plans for interdisciplinary agricultural safety and health research. Build partnerships with universities, centers, sponsors, and networks. Contribute to Institute planning through metrics and opportunity analysis. Position the Institute as a statewide and national leader in agricultural safety and rural health scholarship. Evaluate personnel performance; manage the Board of Partners and institute member program; serve as ECU Campus Coordinator and ex-officio member of the Board of Directors. Attend board meetings; liaison with ECU Centers/Institutes and on-campus departments. Facilitate Executive Committee meetings; develop a communication plan for stakeholders. Assist the Executive Director in implementing strategic goals and preparing annual reports. Oversee West Academic building operations and serve on related task forces. Prepare annual facility usage report for the US Department of Education.
Other Programmatic Duties (10%): Represent the Institute at events and external engagements; support student mentorship, workforce development, and educational initiatives aligned with research goals. Perform other duties as assigned.
Contingent upon the availability of funds
Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Master\'s degree and five (5) years of experience in agricultural safety and health, public, rural, behavioral, occupational, or environmental health, or agricultural and extension education.
License or Certification
Valid NC driver\'s license required.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Demonstrated experience in grant writing, procurement, and management; ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online with a cover letter, resume, and list of three references. At employment, two or three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and identity/employability documentation are required. Referenced letters submitted via the PeopleAdmin system will be verified and counted toward requirements. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
Applicants must complete a candidate profile online and submit requested documents. Preference will be given to those meeting minimum and preferred qualifications. If relocation is required, candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable time after offer.
Job Open Date: 07/16/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Close Date: The posting remains open until 11:59 p.m. EST on the specified date; if no closing date is indicated, it may close anytime after initial screening.
Initial Screening Begins: 07/30/2026
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Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies may require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires verification of identity and employment eligibility.
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Worksite address
greenville, NC, 27834, US
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