Professor of Internal Medicine

Lincoln Memorial University•Harrogate, TN

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

D.O./M.D. degree and Board Certification in Internal 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 at LMU-Medical Clinic or University approved activities will be paid or reimbursed by LMU-DCOM).

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.