Assistant/Associate/Professor of Internal Med, DCOM Knox

Lincoln Memorial University; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, seeks an Assistant/Associate/Professor of Internal Medicine for DCOM Knox to teach the LMU-DCOM curriculum, provide clinical care, and engage in scholarly activity. The candidate will contribute to the mission of LMU and the department.

The position requires an MD/DO, Board Certification in Internal Medicine, and licensure in Tennessee within the first year of hire. Rank will reflect training and experience; leadership duties may be included.

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD or DO and be Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
• Tennessee licensure within the first year of hire; unrestricted license required.
• Demonstrated capability in teaching and leadership in clinical medicine.

Responsibilities

• Teach LMU-DCOM approved curriculum and contribute to curriculum development.
• Provide clinical service and bedside teaching in the DCOM Knoxville setting.
• Engage in scholarly activity and service on committees as required.
• Mentor medical students and residents and participate in departmental duties.

Skills

Licensed teaching experience

Clinical expertise in Internal Med

Ability to participate in scholarly活動

Education

MD/DO

Board Certification in Internal Medicine

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Internal Med, DCOM Knox

Position Title Assistant/Associate/Professor of Internal Med, DCOM Knox

Department

Department DCOM CLINICAL MEDICINE

Position Category

Position Category Faculty

Job Description

The Assistant/Associate/Professor of Internal Medicine will be directly responsible for teaching LMU - DCOM approved curriculum, clinical duties, and scholarly activity. They shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department.

Required Qualifications

D.O./M.D. degree and Board Certification in Internal Medicine; and *able to be licensed in Tennessee within the first-year of hire date by the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination/Tennessee Medical State Board; unrestricted Tennessee license and approved medical professional liability insurance must be maintained throughout employment

Preferred Qualifications

D.O. degree and able to be licensed in Tennessee by the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination; *minimum of 3 years experience in clinical/academic medicine teaching and leadership. Academic rank will be commensurate with training and experience

Physical Demands

Campus

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

promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students

contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of courses and academic programs within DCOM at LMU -Knoxville

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

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

promote clinical service and demonstrate adequate standards of professional linguistic expression in writing and speech

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

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

help present a course and/or small group discussions

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

meet classes according to published schedule

commit to working in a professional multicultural environment that fosters diversity

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

work, as needed, with Assistant/Associate Dean of Clinical Medicine Knoxville on curricular matters

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

complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of University programs

provide clinical service/patient care and bedside teaching for students in the clinical setting

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

participate in clinic quality assurance and other service evaluation activities

participate in scholarly activity

serve as mentor to medical and other students

demonstrate and supervise students during clinical educational activities utilizing standardized patients and/or volunteer patients

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

perform other duties as assigned.

Posting Number

Posting Number F01612P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 06/11/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled No

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. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail] .

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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