PT Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Lincoln Memorial University; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University’s DCOM invites applications for a Part Time Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine in Family Medicine. The role includes teaching LMU-DCOM approved curriculum, clinical duties and scholarly activity, with leadership in skills labs for residents and students at GME partner institutions.

The candidate will design and deliver structured procedural training to enhance residents’ and students’ clinical competencies, while maintaining professional

Qualifications

• D.O./M.D. degree and Board Certification in Family Medicine and OMM.
• Licensure in Tennessee by the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination/Tennessee Medical State Board or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to faculty, staff, students and the community.
• Establish curriculum, subject matter and methods of instruction for LMU - DCOM.
• Provide clinical service and bedside teaching for students in the clinical setting.
• Develop and deliver structured procedural training sessions for residents and students.
• Lead and facilitate skills labs for residents and students at GME partner institutions.
• Design and present integrated lectures and/or small group discussions.
• Prepare examination questions and grade course components.
• Attend scheduled faculty meetings and participate on committees as required.

Education

D.O./M.D. degree and Board Certification in Family Medicine and OMM

D.O. degree and able to be licensed in Tennessee

Job description

PT Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Position Title PT Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Department

Department DCOM CLINICAL MEDICINE

Position Category

Position Category Faculty Part Time

Job Description

The Part Time Assistant Professor of Family Medicine will be directly responsible for teaching LMU - DCOM approved curriculum, clinical duties, and scholarly activity. The faculty member shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department. 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 Family Medicine and OMM ; and *able to be licensed in Tennessee by the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination/Tennessee Medical State Board.

Preferred Qualifications

• *D.O. degree and able to be licensed in Tennessee by the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination; *minimum of 5 years experience in clinical/academic medicine teaching and leadership. Academic rank will be commensurate with training and experience.

Physical Demands

Campus

Job Duty

• 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;
• establish curriculum, subject matter and methods of instruction and those aspects of student life which relate to the medical education process;
• contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of courses and academic programs for LMU - DCOM ;
• promote by precept and example a general atmosphere within the LMU - DCOM of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry;
• maintain intellectual integrity and to strive for academic excellence in 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;
• design and present a course and/or series of integrated lectures 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 Dean of Clinical Medicine 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;
• serves 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; and
• perform other duties as assigned.

Posting Number

Posting Number F01472P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/01/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 03/31/2027

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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