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Position Information
Job Title
Director of Ultrasound Education
Position Number
BSOM_Dtr_Ultrasound Ed
Vacancy Open to
ECU Employees
Department
EHH BSOM Acad Aff Medical Education
Department Homepage
https://medicine.ecu.edu/clinicalsimulation/
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS-BSOM
Division
ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title
Director of Ultrasound Education
Working Title
Director of Ultrasound Education
Number of Vacancies
1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
up to .20 fTE
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)
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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
The Interprofessional Clinical Simulation Program (ICSP) at the Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) provides access to simulation-based education for learners across the Health Sciences Campus and ECU Health Medical Center. The program collaborates closely with ECU Health Medical Center in offering educational activities to Graduate Medical Education, East Care, and other hospital staff. The mission of the Clinical Simulation Program is to promote excellence in clinical care, promote patient and learner safety, and improve multidisciplinary team performance using simulation modalities. The ICSP is a fully accredited program by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
A 24-room 10,000 sq. ft. Clinical Simulation Center is located adjacent to the hospital on the first floor of the Brody Health Sciences Building. A new 30,000 sq ft Simulation Center is under construction as part of the new Medical Education Building (opening Fall 2027). The ICSP also has a mobile Healthcare Simulation Unit, a 44-foot specialized vehicle that provides simulation education throughout the region, and an MV-22 Osprey Military Transport Simulator.
Primary Purpose of Position
This is an "Internal Posting" open only to applicants who are currently permanent BSOM faculty of East Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine. The position will be a part-time (up to .20 FTE/up to 20%) reassignment of time for a Brody School of Medicine faculty member.
Primary Purpose of Position:
The Director of Ultrasound Education is a visionary leadership role responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and oversight of ultrasound (US) training across the entire undergraduate medical education (UME) continuum. This individual will lead the integration of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) into the longitudinal four-year curriculum and spearhead the development of a specialized Diploma in Medical Ultrasound for the medical students.
This position reports to the Associate Dean of Clinical Simulation and requires consistent on-site engagement in teaching, educational facilitation, and program administration to support the effective implementation of the Ultrasound Simulation Program.
Job Duties:
Teaching / Education (60%)
The Director of Ultrasound Education is responsible for the delivery, facilitation, and oversight of ultrasound-based educational activities for medical students. This includes direct teaching, learner assessment, and active supervision during hands on scanning sessions.
Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a four-year longitudinal POCUS curriculum that aligns with foundational sciences in the pre-clerkship years and clinical applications during clerkships.
• Lead hands-on scanning sessions, deliver didactic lectures, and develop asynchronous e-learning modules.
• Certificate Program Development
• Serve as the primary architect for a new certificate in Medical Ultrasound, defining the scope, credit requirements, and clinical practicum standards for Brody School of Medicine.
• Ensure the certificate program meets institutional and national accreditation standards for undergraduate medical education.

Faculty & Resource Management (15%):
The Director of Ultrasound Education participates in faculty and resource management to advance knowledge and facilitate Ultrasound education.
Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate faculty recruitment and maintain faculty education for hands-on training sessions
• Manage the medical school's ultrasound fleet, ensuring hardware and software are maintained and upgraded as technology evolves.

Leadership (10%)
The Director of Ultrasound Education contributes to the strategic and operational leadership of the BSOM Simulation Program.
Responsibilities include:

• Serve as a role model for professionalism, ethical conduct, and academic integrity.
• Promote best practices in ultrasound education and support institutional goals related to learner outcomes.

Research / Scholarly Activity (15%)
The Director of Ultrasound Education participates in scholarly activities to advance knowledge and practice in Ultrasound education.
Responsibilities include:

• Promote and conduct scholarly research in ultrasound education, seeking opportunities for grant funding and peer-reviewed publications.
• Develop and contribute to scholarly outputs, including abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Stay at the forefront of AI-integrated ultrasound and handheld technology to keep the curriculum modern and scalable.

Note: Other Duties as assigned.
Contingent upon availability of funding.
Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• A permanent Brody School of Medicine faculty member.
• MD or DO degree from an appropriately accredited institution or completed foreign medical education accepted and recognized for ECFMG Certification is required.
• Two years of experience in medical education leadership, specifically involving ultrasound curriculum design and/or simulation.
• Completion of an Ultrasound Fellowship or post graduate US course or equivalent advanced Ultrasound training in Residency.
• Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, interprofessional, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, analyze complex information, improve processes, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

• Full, unencumbered license to practice medicine in North Carolina.
• Board certified in a clinical specialty.
• Full schedule DEA Registration Certificate.
• Credentialing with ECU Physicians.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Clinical background in any discipline, with preference given to multi-boarded physicians.
• Three or more years of experience in medical education leadership, specifically involving ultrasound curriculum design and simulation.
• Clinician-educator with a mastery of clinical ultrasound, a deep understanding of simulation-based medical education, and the administrative acumen to navigate departmental and institutional structures.

Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
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 that if selected as Candidate of Choice, 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 for 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
06/22/2026
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.
Initial Screening Begins
07/06/2026
Rank Level
Not Applicable
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https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/94364
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