Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Medicine

Lincoln Memorial University; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, invites applications for an Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Medicine. The role focuses on teaching first- and second-year osteopathic medical students, while promoting scholarly activities and collaborative research with affiliated residency programs.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, examination preparation, mentoring students, and contributing to university service and academic oversight within the DCOM.

Qualifications

• Requires doctorate in health-related field focused on preventative medicine, health promotion or public health.
• Academic rank determined by training and experience.
• Teaching and scholarly activity expected within medical education.

Responsibilities

• Direct courses for first and second year osteopathic medical students.
• Promote research and scholarly activity with faculty, students and residency programs.
• Prepare and evaluate examinations and course materials.
• Lead curriculum development and assessment within the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Mentor medical students and participate in academic committees.
• Engage in clinical service and scholarly dissemination.

Education

Doctorate in health-related field in preventative medicine, health promotion or public health

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Medicine

Position Title Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Medicine

Department

Department DCOM CLINICAL MEDICINE

Position Category

Position Category Faculty

Job Description

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Medicine will be directly responsible for teaching and scientific scholarship. The teaching responsibilities include directing courses to first and second year osteopathic medical students. Scientific scholarship will include working with faculty, students and affiliated residency programs to promote research and scholarly activities and publications.

Required Qualifications

Doctorate in the health-related field specifically in preventative medicine, health promotion or public health.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years experience in clinical/academic medicine teaching and leadership. Academic rank will be commensurate with training and experience.

Physical Demands

Campus

Campus Harrogate

Job Duty

Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;

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promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;

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establish curriculum, subject matter and methods of instruction and those aspects of student life which relate to the medical education process;

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contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of courses and academic programs within the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine ( LMU - DCOM );

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promote by precept and example a general atmosphere within the DCOM of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry;

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maintain intellectual integrity and to strive for academic excellence in his/her teaching;

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demonstrate adequate standards of professional linguistic expression in writing and speech;

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have on file in the appropriate office an outline and list of the goals and objectives for each lecture;

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carry out lecture, seminar, small group discussion and/or clinical assignments and responsibilities effectively;

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design and present a course and/or series of integrated lectures and/or small group discussions;

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prepare examination questions as well as grade a course or portion of course;

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meet classes according to published schedule;

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commit to working in a professional multicultural environment that fosters diversity;

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work with faculty, students, and affiliated residency programs on research projects and support publications;

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provide service by attending scheduled faculty meetings and by serving on appointed and or elected committees as required;

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work with the Director of Educational Development and Assessment;

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work, as needed, with Dean of Basic Medical Sciences on curricular matters;

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serve as an active member of the department, working closely with the department chair to further the department and College mission and vision

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complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites;

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serve as an example to learners and colleagues of appropriate professional behavior;

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participate in clinic quality assurance and other service evaluation activities;

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participate in scholarly activity;

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serve as mentor to medical and other students, and

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perform other duties as assigned.

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*supervise students during authorized and approved patient care events including health fairs, sports physicals, or community outreach programs.

Posting Number

Posting Number F01683P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/06/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee.

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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