Assistant​/Associate​/Professor of Internal Med, DCOM Knox

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

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  or human resources .

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).