Academic Faculty

East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) Department of Surgery is hiring for a full-time academic colon & rectal surgeon at the Assistant / Associate Professor / Professor level within the Quillen College of Medicine of East Tennessee State University. Primary duties will include support for the colon & rectal surgical needs of the Tri Cities region of Tennessee. The practice will consist of treatment of benign and malignant conditions of the colon, rectum, anus, and small bowel, with a mixture of operative, endoscopic, and office-based locations.

Opportunities exist for the provision of multidisciplinary care of IBD and cancer patients. Candidates should be comfortable treating complex anorectal conditions and pelvic floor disorders. The surgeon will join a new Division of Surgical Oncology at ETSU and work collaboratively with other surgical and medical specialists to grow in this service line.

• MD or DO.
• Must have an unrestricted Tennessee Medical License at time of hire.
• Must be American or Canadian Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery at time of hire.
• Salary – Based on commensurate and experience.
• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
• Documents needed to apply:
  Cover Letter
  , CV and a copy of transcripts
  .

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond.

Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

• Disclaimer:
  The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position.
  
  Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Job Identification 618
• Job Category Faculty
• Posting Date 01/23/2026, 03:49 PM
• Degree Level Doctorate Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations VA Campus Bldg 1, Dogwood Ave, Johnson City, TN, 37604, US