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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for health literacy associate professor in the United States is $102,431.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $126,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Health Literacy Associate Professors are academic professionals who teach, research, and promote understanding of health literacy within higher education institutions. They focus on how individuals obtain, process, and understand basic health information to make informed health decisions. Their work often involves developing curriculum, conducting research on effective health communication, and collaborating with healthcare organizations to improve public health outcomes. These professors also mentor students and contribute to policy discussions about health education. Health literacy is critical in reducing health disparities and improving community well-being.

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A Health Literacy Associate Professor often works closely with professionals from public health, education, communication, and healthcare fields to design and implement effective curricula and research initiatives. This collaboration may involve co-developing educational materials, leading joint research projects, or advising on community outreach programs. Such teamwork enables the professor to integrate diverse perspectives, address complex health literacy challenges, and maximize the impact of their work on both students and community partners. Regular meetings, workshops, and interdisciplinary conferences are common avenues for this kind of collaboration.

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To excel as a Health Literacy Associate Professor, you need advanced expertise in health communication, public health, and educational research, typically supported by a doctoral degree in a relevant field. Experience with data analysis software, learning management systems, and research publication platforms is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, mentorship abilities, and effective public speaking help foster student engagement and collaborative research. These competencies are vital for advancing health literacy education, leading impactful research, and preparing future professionals in the field.

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Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Professor/Clinical Associate Professo...

Greenville, NC • On-site

East Carolina University
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Job Title Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Professor/Clinical Associate Professor, Professor/Clinical Professor (EHRA Faculty) Position Number 960028 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department EHH BSOM Emergency Medicine Department Homepage www.ecu.edu/ecuem Advertising Department EMERGENCY MEDICINE - ADMIN Division ECU Health/BSOM Classification Title Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Professor/Clinical Associate Professor, Professor/Clinical Professor (EHRA Faculty) Working Title Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Professor/Clinical Associate Professor, Professor/Clinical Professor (EHRA Faculty) Number of Vacancies 2 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.000 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. Commensurate with qualifications Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Faculty (Teaching) Job Category Faculty (Physician) Organizational Unit Overview
The ECU Department of Emergency Medicine is a vital part of ECU Health, a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 185 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 110 locations. The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children's Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research. www.ecuhealth.org
In the Department of Emergency Medicine, our mission is to provide and continue to improve the quality of health care services whenever and wherever the patient needs them; to promote scholarly activity regarding emergency health care through education and research; and to maximize the accumulation and utilization of resources in order to accomplish service and scholarly activities, and promote the wellness and satisfaction of department members.
Our tertiary care catchment area includes more than 1.5 million people in eastern North Carolina, many of whom arrive via our integrated mobile critical care and air medical service. Our children's ED opened in July 2012 and the children's hospital opened in June 2013. In September of 2016, we extended our coverage to begin providing professional medical services at ECU Health Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head, North Carolina.
Our current faculty members possess various interests and expertise leading to extensive state and national-level involvement. The emergency medicine residency is well-established and includes 12 EM and 2 EM/IM residents per year.

GREENVILLE, NC

Widely recognized as the thriving cultural, educational, economic and medical hub of eastern North Carolina, Greenville is the 10th largest city in the state with a metropolitan population of nearly 100,000. The Dickinson Avenue Arts District offers a vibrant arts, music, culinary and festival scene in the Uptown Greenville district. Greenville is also home to East Carolina University, the Brody School of Medicine, and Pitt Community College. Excellent affordability, convenient location and natural resources combined with all of the amenities of a metropolitan university town, Greenville is the perfect place to live, work and play!
  • Located inland off of the North Carolina coast, Greenville is 45 miles east of interstate 95, just over an hour to Raleigh, a little over an hour to the pristine beaches of the Crystal Coast of NC
  • Home to East Carolina University (ECU), a vibrant university with an annual enrollment of more than 24,000 students
  • Numerous waterways and the Greenville Greenway System are perfect for boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and camping
  • Mild climate perfect for year-round outdoor activities
  • Cost of living below the national average, affordable housing and excellent educational opportunities, both public and private
  • Investment of more than $500 million in downtown Greenville's revitalization bringing new restaurants, shops, businesses, and residents to the area

Job Duties
The Department of Emergency Medicine at East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine seeks a candidate that is board certified/eligible in Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology to join their faculty. The successful candidate will provide clinical care at the ECU Health Medical Center Emergency Department and/or ECU Health Beaufort Hospital located in Washington, NC and ECU Health Outer Banks Hospital located in Nags Head, NC.
Candidate will provide instruction to medical students and appropriate training and supervision to Emergency Medicine residents.
Highlights include:
  • Joining a stable, established Medical Toxicology Division with a very active consult service; active research program; signicant community outreach, medical school involvement.
  • Hospital privileges at ECU Health Medical Center, 974-bed level 1 trauma center, 55 main ED beds with 16 additional spaces, 16 pediatric ED beds
  • Growing 9-hospital physician led healthcare system
  • 7,8, or 9 hour shifts
  • Multiple EM subspecialties: EMS, Ultrasound, and Sports medicine
  • Full Trauma/STEMI/Stroke
  • Supervise medical students, EM residents, APPs, and other rotating residents depending on shift site
  • Development opportunities for educators and medical directors- 2 year long in-house development programs, and Masters in Education option

Fixed Term (12-month) or Tenure Track position available.
Position contingent upon availability of funding.
Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b. 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability.
While this position is not automatically eligible for the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS), new hires transferring from another North Carolina state agency and current ECU employees transferring internally who had been enrolled in TSERS in their previous employment will continue participation in TSERS.  These individuals may be able to elect to participate in ORP if they had not been offered that option at the time of their initial enrollment into TSERS. 
Minimum Education/Experience
MD or DO from an appropriately accredited institution, or completed foreign medical education accepted and recognized for ECFMG Certification. Board certified/eligible in Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
MD or DO or foreign equivalent.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
None
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)
At the time of employment two to three 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.
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.

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 05/12/2025 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 06/12/2025 Rank Level Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/86293 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.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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ECU is the state’s leader and national trailblazer in distance education. Whether you want to finish what you started or start something new, East Carolina University offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs in business, health care, education, technology, and other areas to give you the options you need to meet your objectives.

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