Clinical Professor, Family & Internal Medicine Education

Lincoln Memorial University; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Internal Medicine at the Harrogate campus. The role combines teaching, clinical duties, and scholarly activity within the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, with leadership in curriculum development and resident training.

The successful candidate will be Board-certified in Internal or Family Medicine, eligible for Tennessee licensure within 12 months, and committed to an environment

Qualifications

• DO/MD degree and Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Able to be licensed in Tennessee within the first year of hire by the TN Board; unrestricted license and liability insurance must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of LMU to faculty, staff, students, and community.
• Establish curriculum, instructional methods, and student life aspects related to medical education.
• Contribute to development and evaluation of courses and programs within DCOM.
• Provide clinical service and bedside teaching for students in clinical settings.
• Supervise and mentor students during clinical activities and health outreach programs.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Leadership in education

Academic scholarship

Education

DO/MD degree

Board Certification in Internal or Family Medicine

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Internal Medicine

Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Internal Medicine

Department

Department DCOM CLINICAL MEDICINE

Position Category

Position Category Faculty

Job Description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Internal Medicine will be directly responsible for teaching, clinical duties, and scientific scholarship. Lead and facilitate skills labs for residents and students at our GME partner institutions, ensuring hands-on, competency-based learning experiences as needed. Design and deliver structured procedural training sessions to enhance residents and students clinical competencies as needed.

Required Qualifications

D.O./M.D. degree and Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine;*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 (individual coverage for patient care for University approved activities will be paid or reimbursed by LMU - DCOM )

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Demands

Campus

Campus Harrogate

Job Duty

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, though and inquiry

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

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

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serves 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 a mentor to medical and other students

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perform other duties as assigned.

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

Job Duty

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

Posting Number

Posting Number F01627P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/01/2026

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. 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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